Devilish Minty Cookies
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, minty, and spicy with these unforgettable Devilish Minty Cookies! These rich chocolate cookies are infused with invigorating peppermint extract and a subtle kick of optional cayenne pepper, creating a flavor experience that’s both festive and daring. Packed with semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips for melty decadence and topped with crunchy crushed peppermint candies, these treats are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a bake time of 10, they’re the ideal quick-bake dessert for holiday gatherings or any time your sweet tooth strikes. Pair these chewy, chocolatey delights with a cozy drink, and let their bold flavors thrill your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) until combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and half of the crushed peppermint candies (reserve the other half for topping).
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Press the reserved crushed peppermint candies slightly into the top of each cookie dough ball for decoration.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Devilish Minty Cookies with a cup of milk, coffee, or hot cocoa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 308.6 g | 396% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.5 g | 932% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 850.8 g | 309% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.3 g | 322% | |
| Total Sugars | 514.8 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 54.0 mg | 300% | |
| Potassium | 3937 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
