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Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Irresistible Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies offer a chewy, buttery texture enveloped in rich chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens cookies
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Balances sweetness
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Rich chocolate coating
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Optional, helps melt smoothly
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes Finely crushed for even distribution

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually mix in the reserved dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out 36 balls of dough, roll them into smooth balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  9. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  10. Place dipped cookies on a wire rack or parchment paper to set in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  11. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, spoon and level flour completely. Refrigerate dough if too soft to handle. Use high-quality chocolate for flavor.

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