Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and well incorporated.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

8. Gently press down on the cookie dough to slightly flatten each cookie.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.

10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.