Peppermint Chunk Brownie Cookies
Easy Peppermint Chunk Brownie Cookies recipe. This is the prefect nut free holiday treat. It makes a great last minute Christmas dessert idea.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time12 minutes mins
- 2/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups peppermint chunks
Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla, peppermint extract and water until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix in the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in the peppermint chunks.
Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool for around 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.