This Chocolate Peppermint Cookies recipe makes cookies that are soft, chewy, and covered in white chocolate and little bits of crushed peppermint sticks. They’re easy to make, super festive, and perfect for holiday parties, cookie plates, and treats at home.
White chocolate dipped cookies are perfect for adding bright red color that might otherwise get lost in a dark chocolate cookie. They're one of my very favorite chocolate Christmas cookies to make around the holidays.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies dipped in white chocolate are one of my favorite chocolate Christmas cookies. They are perfectly chewy with a smooth chocolate coating and crunchy peppermint bits on top. Plus, they are stunning and look so impressive but couldn’t be easier.
The contrast of colors and textures between the chocolate cookie, white chocolate, and red peppermint makes these one of my all time favorites. Enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate or eggnog, or serve these cookies at your next holiday party.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Ingredients
- Butter - use unsalted, room temperature butter. It needs to be soft before creaming with the sugar.
- Brown Sugar - I like to use light brown sugar for this recipe but if you want a stronger molasses flavor you could use dark brown sugar.
- Eggs - any kind of large eggs will work. It’s best if they are at room temperature so that they don’t “shock” the butter when you add them.
- Vanilla Extract - pure vanilla extract tastes best.
- Peppermint Extract - you should be able to find peppermint extract or flavoring in the same area that you would find vanilla extract.
- Salt - we like to use sea salt.
- Baking Soda - this helps the cookies to rise and stay nice and soft.
- Flour - we use all-purpose flour for this recipe.
- Cocoa Powder - to get the best flavor, try and find a better brand of cocoa powder such as Guittard or Ghirardelli.
White Chocolate Peppermint Topping
- White Chocolate Wafers - white chocolate melting wafers are really easy to use, but you could also just melt down white chocolate chips or any other kind of plain white chocolate.
- Peppermint Extract - just a little bit of peppermint extract will add loads of flavor to the white chocolate.
- Crushed Candy Canes - during the holiday season, you can find candy canes everywhere! You should be able to find crushed peppermints, or you can crush
How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Mix the cookie dough. Add the room temperature butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. Slowly add the room temperature eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract, scraping down the sides as needed. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until the cookie dough comes together and is well combined.
- Scoop the cookies. Using an ice cream scoop or spoons, scoop into 1.5 tablespoon balls and place about 2" apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the center of the cookie is set and the edges of the cookies are slightly firm. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate. When you're ready to decorate the cookies, add the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth.
- Dip the cookies. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract, stir, and then dip half of the chocolate cookie into the white chocolate. Lay the cookie on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Cool. Place in a cool spot to allow the chocolate to set up completely. (Note: if you want to speed up the process, you can place the cookies in the fridge for about 20 minutes). Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Recipe Variations
Here are a few more ways to flavor and present these festive white chocolate dipped cookies:
- Peppermint Bark Cookies: Fold chopped peppermint bark (a combination of chocolate and peppermint candies) into the cookie dough.
- Peppermint Mocha Cookies: Add instant espresso powder or brewed coffee to the cookie dough along with cocoa powder and crushed peppermint candies.
- Peppermint Patty Cookies: Press a peppermint patty candy into the center of each cookie dough ball before baking for a gooey and chocolatey surprise.
- Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies: Fold chopped Andes mint chocolate candies or mint chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into balls, then make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with peppermint-flavored ganache or melted chocolate before baking.
- Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies: Sandwich a layer of peppermint-flavored frosting or ganache between two chocolate cookies for a deliciously creamy and minty treat.
- Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies: Add mini marshmallows and chopped peppermint bark or candy canes to the cookie dough along with cocoa powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since it can be hard to tell if chocolate cookies are finished baking, the best way to tell is when the centers of the cookies are just set and the outside edges are slightly firm. The total bake time should be between 8-11 minutes at 350 degrees F.
I like to use white chocolate melting wafers because they are easy to use, however any kind of white chocolate will work. You just need to keep a close eye on it because white chocolate burns very easily. Make sure that you are only warming for little bits at a time if you use the microwave, and stirring well before heating more.
Storing and Freezing
- Room Temperature: store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to 1 month. Unbaked cookie dough balls can be stored and frozen for up to 2 months. To bake frozen dough balls, pull from the freezer onto baking sheets with parchment paper and bake as directed, adding a couple extra minutes to the total bake time.
- Make-ahead: you can make the cookie dough the night before and store in the fridge. Or, you can scoop and freeze the cookies to bake up to 2 months later.
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter
- 1¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
Cookie Topping
- 1 cup White Chocolate Wafers
- ¼ cup Crushed Candy Canes
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the room temperature butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. Slowly add the room temperature eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract, scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until the cookie dough comes together and is well combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoons, scoop into 1.5 tablespoon balls and place about 2" apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the center of the cookie is set and the edges of the cookies are slightly firm. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
To Decorate
- When you're ready to decorate the cookies, add the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract, stir, and then dip half of the chocolate cookie into the white chocolate.
- Lay the cookie on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. Place in a cool spot to allow the chocolate to set up completely. (Note: if you want to speed up the process, you can place the cookies in the fridge for about 20 minutes).
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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These festive White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are one of my favorite holiday cookies to bake. They've got a soft and chewy chocolate cookie dipped in creamy white chocolate and topped with crunchy peppermint bits.
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