Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
With a burst of minty flavor hiding in the center, Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies are the perfect holiday treat!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (59g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 36 whole peppermint patties, mini or regular-sized
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until eggs are incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix in any remaining egg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat until the flour is just worked in.
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and place it about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten gently.
- Place an unwrapped peppermint patty in the middle of each cookie.
- Bring the dough up around each peppermint patty, completely covering the patty.
- Place the cookies on your prepared baking sheet. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes making sure to not over-bake.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool completely. Sprinkle the confectioner's sugar over the cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal