White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Rich chocolate cookies with a hint of peppermint and topped with peppermint white chocolate M&M's.
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate melted
- 3 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 3/4 all-purpose cup flour
- 1 cup White Chocolate Peppermint M&M's
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl for an electric mixer beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add in the eggs, vanilla, peppermint extract, and melted chocolate. Mix until well combined, scraping the sides as necessary.
- In a small bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Slowly add flour mixture to chocolate mixture until combined.
- Using a spatula fold in the M&M's. Cover dough, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 36 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Scoop balls of dough onto a baking sheet. Top with a few extra M&M's.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops appear completely dry.
- Remove from oven, and cook for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g
