Chocolate Peppermint M and M Cookies
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| Serves | 48 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 8 minutes |
| Total time | 18 minutes |
These soft, thick, and chewy Chocolate Peppermint M and M Cookies are the perfect easy christmas cookie recipe! The green and red make them extra festive!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Andes mint baking pieces
- 1 cup M&M's
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugars. Mix in cocoa. Add peppermint, eggs, and salt and mix well. Add cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder, and mix. Add flour and mix just until combined. Stir in chips and candy. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet 2" apart. Bake 8 minutes. Let cool on sheet a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. | |