Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cookies

These Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and cool mint. The addition of chopped peppermint patties adds a delightful surprise in every bite, making them a favorite treat during the holiday season or any time of the year.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped peppermint patties about 15 mini patties

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped peppermint patties

Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Enjoy these delicious Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage