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As the holiday season approaches, the aroma of baked goods fills homes, creating an inviting atmosphere that brings families together. Among the myriad of sweet treats that grace our tables during this time, brownie cookies have carved out a special place in the hearts of many. Their unique texture—a delightful fusion of a brownie and a cookie—offers a chewy, fudgy experience that is hard to resist. When enhanced with the refreshing flavor of peppermint, these fudgy brownie cookies become the perfect festive treat, embodying the spirit of the season.

Fudgy Peppermint Brownie Cookies

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Ingredients
  

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for topping)

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional for drizzling)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

      Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.

        Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

          Fold Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Add Peppermint: Fold in the crushed peppermint candies and peppermint extract, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

              Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

                  Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Optional Drizzle: If using, melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint for garnish.

                      Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies