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Published: Dec 5, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Round chocolate cookies with broken candy cane pieces.

Chocolate and peppermint are a perfect combination especially during the holidays. These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a soft chocolate cookie that are topped with crushed candy canes.

Add these tasty cookies to your Christmas holiday baking!

A plate filled with chocolate cookies topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Table of Contents
Soft chocolate cookies
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious ways to use candy canes
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Soft chocolate cookies

These peppermint cookies are a perfect little bite. Soft chocolate cookies enhanced with a bit of peppermint extract and then dipped into crushed candy canes.

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies not only taste amazing, but they have a perfect festive look to them.

Whip up a batch of these tasty cookies and watch them disappear!

These cookies are part of my holiday cookie series!

A basket filled with Christmas cookies.

Watch for all my recipes in this series!

  • Shortbread Christmas Cookies
  • Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies
  • Christmas M&M Cookies
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
  • Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms
  • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
  • Ginger Cookies
  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Key ingredients

Small white bowls filled with different ingredients for making cookies.
  • Cocoa Powder - Use natural unsweetened cocoa powder, not dutch processed
  • Butter - I use salted butter softened to room temperature
  • Sugars - Both granulated sugar and brown sugar are used
  • Flavoring - Use pure vanilla and peppermint extract for a truly delicious flavored cookie
  • Candy Canes - You can purchase a bag of already crushed candy canes in your holiday baking section or take candy canes and crush them yourself. Place candy canes in a plastic bag and use something firm to crush the candy canes. I often use a meat mallet or a can of food from my pantry.
    • I don't use my wooden rolling pin for crushing the candy canes, because the bits of candy actually cause small dents in my rolling pin.

Step by step directions

  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl
  • In a mixer, cream butter until soft and smooth. Mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix well.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract
  • Carefully add flour mixture
  • Use a small scoop (#60) to form small balls
  • Press the top of each cookie into the crushed candy canes. You want just the top of the cookie covered
  • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes
Mixing cocoa powder into a bowl of flour with a whisk.
Unbaked chocolate cookies topped with peppermint candies.

Recipe tips

  • A cookie scoop keeps the cookies a uniform size and shape
  • Don't add too many crushed candy canes to the top. They will become slightly melted when baking and too many may become difficult to eat.
  • All the cookies to fully cool before storing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
  • Store peppermint cookies away from other cookies. The peppermint flavor will permeate the other cookies if stored together!

Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze Chocolate Peppermint Cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze well. Allow cookies to fully cool then place in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze in a deep freezer. Cookies are best used within 30-60 days.

More delicious ways to use candy canes

Adding crushed candy canes adds a lot of flavor and is an instant decoration. Check out these recipes that also use crushed candy canes.

  • Sugar Cookies
  • Peppermint Ice Cream
  • Sprinkle a bit on whipped cream topped hot chocolate!
A plate filled with chocolate candy cane cookies.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my delicious cookie recipes!

  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  • Ginger Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
A plate filled with chocolate cookies topped with crushed peppermint candy.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Kathy
Soft chocolate peppermint cookie topped with crushed candy canes.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Cookie Scoop (Small Scoop #60)
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (regular, unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (salted butter, softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt
    2 ½ cups flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until soft. Mix in sugar and brown sugar and mix for 3-4 minutes.
    1 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar
  • Mix in eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract
    2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Add flour mixture and mix until combined
  • Use a small scoop to create a 1 inch ball
  • Dip top of ball of cookie into crushed candy. You want just enough to have a few candies covering the top
    ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes
  • Remove from baking sheet and allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack

Notes

  • A cookie scoop keeps the cookies a uniform size and shape
  • Don't add too many crushed candy canes to the top. They will become slightly melted when baking and too many may become difficult to eat.
  • All the cookies to fully cool before storing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
  • Store peppermint cookies away from other cookies. The peppermint flavor will permeate the other cookies if stored together!

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 128IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate cookies, Christmas cookies
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    December 06, 2022 at 4:38 am

    5 stars
    Isn't it fun to crush candy canes? 🙂 I agree with you that chocolate + peppermint go well together, and I love that these are soft chocolate cookies. Sounds like something that wouldn't last long in our house!

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    • Kathy says

      December 06, 2022 at 5:37 am

      The candy canes add so much flavor!

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