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Peppermint Crunch Cookies are rich and chewy chocolate cookies topped with crunchy peppermint candies.
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Peppermint Crunch Cookies

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Peppermint Crunch Cookies are rich and chewy chocolate cookies topped with crunchy peppermint candies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas, Holiday
Keyword: Chocolate Mint Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Easy Christmas Cookies, Easy Holiday Cookies, Easy Mint Christmas Cookies, Food Gifts, Holiday Baking, Holiday Cookies
Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 18 Hershey peppermint kisses

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cream together butter and sugars using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • Blend in vanilla and eggs until smooth.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly combine with creamed butter mixture.
  • Place one tablespoon scoops of dough on parchment lined cookie sheet, leaving space in between for expansion.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
  • Crush peppermint candies, immediately place candies on cookies while warm.
  • Set on wire rack to cool.