Chocolate peppermint crunch cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie, blending two classic flavors, rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, into one irresistible bite. With the perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and a satisfying crunch, these cookies are sure to become a favorite during the festive season.
The magic of these cookies lies in the combination of high-quality cocoa and peppermint extract. The dough is made with a base of rich chocolate, giving it a deep, velvety flavor that pairs perfectly with the sharp, cool notes of peppermint. Once the dough is prepared, crushed peppermint candies or peppermint bark are folded in, adding that satisfying crunch with every bite and a burst of minty freshness.
The dough itself is soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp edge that gives way to a melt-in-your-mouth center. The crushed peppermint not only gives the cookies a beautiful holiday touch but also creates a delightful texture contrast against the smoothness of the chocolate.
Once baked, the cookies are beautifully studded with a little extra crushed peppermint on top, which adds even more crunch and a burst of color. For an extra touch of indulgence, you can dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate and then sprinkle them with more peppermint bits, making them even more decadent.
These cookies aren’t just a treat for the taste buds; they’re also visually striking with their deep chocolate color and specks of peppermint. Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a gift exchange, or simply to enjoy at home, chocolate peppermint crunch cookies bring festive cheer to any occasion.
Easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, these cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and minty, making them a must-bake this holiday season. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa, they’re sure to bring smiles to anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs large,
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Perfect for the holidays! They remind me of mint chocolate ice cream. Yum! 🍪
Why do people add peppermint? It’s just weird. Chocolate’s enough.
The recipe was easy to follow, but they came out too soft for my taste. Maybe less baking time?
Maybe you just need to make them a little more crispy? I like chewy cookies, but you’re right, a bit less baking could help. Try it out!
I had the same issue! I cooked them for 9 minutes and they were still soft, but I like them that way. Maybe just bake a lil longer? 😄
Peppermint is not for me, sorry. Too minty.
Lol I love peppermint but this recipe seems like it’ll be *too* minty. Maybe use peppermint extract instead? Also 10 minutes seems short—mine are never set at 10. 😅
Totally get it—peppermint can be super overpowering. I might try doing just a little crushed candy next time. The chocolate sounds great though!
I don’t know. The peppermint seems a bit overpowering. I think I prefer classic chocolate cookies.
Wow, who knew peppermint could go with chocolate like this? I made these for my office party and they were gone in minutes!
Yummy! But do you have to cool them? I always just eat them hot.
So good! But also, why did they spread out so much? I followed the instructions! 🤷♂️
So easy to make! I added some walnuts. A++ recommend! 🍪
These cookies are amazing! The peppermint adds such a nice touch to the chocolate. My family loved them!
I dunno, peppermint and chocolate sounds weird to me. My cookies always get eaten but these might not fly in my house.
I totally agree! These cookies are a hit at our holiday gatherings. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I tried this recipe, but my cookies turned out too flat. Maybe I did something wrong? They still tasted good tho.
Maybe you didn’t cream the butter and sugars enough! That can make a difference in texture. But I’m glad they tasted good! 👍
I didn’t have any peppermint candies, so I used almonds instead. Still came out pretty good. Not bad!
I don’t like peppermint at all. Could I use nuts instead? 👎
I used regular sugar instead of brown sugar. Wasn’t great. Follow the recipe!
These cookies are AMAZING! The peppermint adds such a nice touch. My family loved them!
I had trouble with the dough being too sticky. Maybe I did something wrong? Not sure if I’ll try again.
Idk, I think there’s too much peppermint. They could use more chocolate flavor.
Cookies r good but I dont like peppermint. These were ehh for me, I guess. Next time I will skip the mint.
I’m not much of a baker but this was simple enough. They look good but I’m not sure about the taste yet.
Great cookie but kinda gives you the sugar rush! Anyway, still eating them, LOL!
I followed the recipe exactly but they turned out super flat. Maybe my baking soda was old? Idk, 3 stars.
Not convinced about the 10 minutes timing. Mine spread a lot and came out flatter than the picture in my head. Flavor is good, texture is meh.
I feel you—10 minutes was way too fast for me too. Mine spread a ton and went kinda flat. Next time I’m adding a chill time to firm up the dough.
Quick and simple for holiday baking! Who can resist chocolate and candy?!
it’s cookie time!!1! cant stop eating, best juju ever tasted!
baked em but forgot the eggs. lol they was like hockey pucks 😉
These are the best cookies I’ve ever made! Totally recommend to everyone.
I added nuts instead of peppermint and they were still yummy! Not a fan of mint, but I’ll make these again.
Just the right balance of sweetness! My kids helped and they turned out perfect. Will definitely re-do! 👍
I forgot the eggs and they turned out flat. Oops! Still good though! 😂
Just made these for Christmas! They look beautiful but taste even better! Will be making them every year!
Not sure about this recipe. Peppermint and chocolate? Seems kinda weird to me.
These cookies sound delicious! I’m going to try making them for New Year’s! Thanks for sharing!
But why add peppermint? Chocolate is good on its own without weird flavors.
I totally get what you mean! Chocolate is great, but the peppermint just adds a fun twist. You should give it a try before judging! 😊
I followed the recipe, but they came out too soft. What did I do wrong? 🙁
I’m not sure about mixing chocolate and peppermint. Seems a bit weird to me.
OMG, I love chocolate and peppermint! Made these for the holiday party, they disappeared!
Those cookies sound amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe myself. Perfect for the holidays!
They disappeared? How is that even possible? My family just eats the dough and leaves nothing for baking! Lol!
The instructions were clear and simple to follow. I think I did good but they could be fluffier.
These cookies are amazing! The peppermint adds such a nice touch. Five stars for sure!
I tried these cookies, but they turned out way too sweet for my taste. The peppermint is nice though!
OMG, I made these for my kids and they loved ’em! Def gonna make again! 🥳
These cookies are amazing! The peppermint adds such a unique twist. Definitely a hit during the holidays!
Yummy!!! Cookie heaven right here!! 🍪
I’m a baker and honestly, these are a classic combo! The recipe is well-written too. Love it!
Um, why is everyone raving? They were just ok. I’ve had better cookies from the store. 😒
Honestly, how can you say that? These cookies are bomb! Store cookies can’t compare, man! 😆
I actually thought they were great! The peppermint gives them a nice twist. Maybe try using less baking soda next time? 🤷♀️
Omg the smell while baking… like Christmas cookies straight up. The dough was thick and scoopable. I used peppermint bits instead of candy and still worked great.
Made these for my family and they loved them! Will definitely make again.
These cookies are a holiday miracle! I made them for a party and everyone loved them! 5 stars!
I’m so glad to hear that! These cookies bring back such good memories. I can’t wait to try them myself!
Are you sure they’re that good? I made a similar recipe once and it wasn’t anything special. Maybe I missed something?
My dough was super wet and sticky. Is it supposed to be like that? Not sure what went wrong.
I don’t think it should be that sticky. Maybe measure your butter right? Or leave it out for a bit to get less soft next time!
It sounds like your dough might have too much wet ingredients. Try adding a little more flour, that usually helps! Good luck!
These turned out dangerously good. The peppermint kicks in right at the end and the chocolate stays rich. I baked mine 1-2 minutes longer because my oven runs cool, but otherwise followed the recipe—10/10 festive.
Okay but I baked mine 10 min like the recipe and they were kinda dry? Maybe my peppermint candies were too big or I overmixed the flour. Still tastes good though.
Yesss—“dangerously good” is exactly right 😅 The peppermint late hit is such a nice touch. I’m baking these again for my holiday cookie box.
I tried this recipe and it didn’t work out for me. My cookies turned out flat and hard. Not sure what I did wrong…
I’m sorry to hear that! Sometimes cookies can turn out flat if the butter is too warm or if you didn’t measure the flour correctly. Don’t give up! Keep trying!
These cookies are a festive delight! The mix of chocolate and peppermint is just perfect. Definitely a 5-star treat!
I followed the recipe exactly and mine came out kind of dry and crumbly. Could be I overmixed after adding the flour? Or my cocoa was different.
Yeah, I bet it’s the overmixing after the flour. Once the dry ingredients go in, mixing just until “combined” is key—otherwise the cocoa cookies can get dry/crumbly for sure.
I’ve had this happen too. Also make sure your dough isn’t too stiff—if it sat and dried out while you preheated, it can bake up dry. Next time try letting the dough come together, then bake right away.
Easy recipe. I don’t even like peppermint that much but the chocolate carries it. Quick and yummy.
Totally agree— the chocolate really smooths out the peppermint. I also only like peppermint “a little” and these are still super good. Quick bake too!
Why would you put peppermint in cookies? That sounds weird. Chocolate should be alone, no mint! 😒
Cookies are a myth, but these ones are real good.
I don’t know, but the flavors just don’t mix well for me. The peppermint was too strong. 2 stars.
Yum!! These are so good! A little crunchy, a little chewy, just perfect!
Nice recipe! But, isn’t it hard to crush those candies? 😅
I halved the recipe and made them with my kids. Super fun! The crushed candies add an awesome crunch. Yummy!
That sounds awesome! I bet the kids had a blast. Can’t wait to try it myself!
I bet these would be amazing with white chocolate instead of regular chips! Anyone try that?
I tried this but forgot the peppermint haha. Still tasted good, but I think I missed the point. Next time I’ll remember!
OMG, I can’t believe how good these taste! I melted some chocolate on top and now they are just perfection! 🥰
I followed the recipe step by step but mine turned out dry. What did I do wrong? 😟
Maybe you baked them too long? Try reducing the time a bit next time. Good luck! 😊
I had the same problem once! I think I may have added too much flour by accident. It could be that! 🤔
Not my cup of tea. Prefer plain chocolate cookies.