Double Chocolate Cookies with a Peppermint Patty Surprise
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these Double Chocolate Cookies with a Peppermint Patty Surprise! These decadent cookies feature a rich, fudgy double chocolate dough made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor. But the real magic lies inside—each cookie is stuffed with a mini peppermint patty, delivering a cool, minty burst in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply treating yourself to something special. Serve them warm for an irresistible gooey center, or make them ahead for a delightful surprise that lasts. Perfectly soft, chewy, and packed with holiday cheer, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 24 mini peppermint patties
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a mini peppermint patty in the center, then wrap the dough around it to fully enclose the patty. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining dough and peppermint patties, making sure to leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm for a gooey peppermint surprise, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
