Chocolate Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
These festive chocolate peppermint meltaway cookies are topped with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes. They are rich, chewy, crunchy, and loaded with chocolate and peppermint flavor in every bite.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1¾ cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon peppermint extract (divided)
Cookie Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate wafers
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the melted butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. Slowly add the room temperature eggs, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract, scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, 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.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Using an ice cream scoop or spoons, scoop into 1½ 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.
- Meanwhile, add the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until melted and smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract, stir, and then spoon over the cookies. Top with crushed candy canes then 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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Notes
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days, adding sheets of parchment paper between the layers so they don’t stick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg