Chocolate-Peppermint Delight Cookies
Soft, rich chocolate-peppermint cookies filled with creme de menthe chips and pecans, finished with a silky peppermint dark-chocolate drizzle for the perfect festive treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 (10 oz) package creme de menthe baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Drizzle:
1 cup chopped dark chocolate
1 tsp peppermint extract (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, 3–5 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix for another minute.
- Stir in the flour and baking soda until just combined. Fold in creme de menthe chips and pecans.
- Chill the dough for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop 1 1/2-inch dough balls and place 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9–10 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler (or microwave in intervals). Stir until smooth and add peppermint extract. Transfer to a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over cooled cookies. Let chocolate set before storing.
Notes
Swap pecans for walnuts or omit nuts entirely.
Add extra peppermint extract for stronger mint flavor.
White chocolate chips pair beautifully with peppermint.
Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the drizzle for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
