Peppermint Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

Whether you’re headed to a cookie party, need a holiday gift for a friend or a fun activity on a cold winter’s day, these Peppermint Brookies (Brownie Cookies) are a score. These come together very quickly, only requiring a short chill time. Perfect for short notice events! Peppermint Brookies are the holiday treat of your dreams! Soft and chewy inside like a brownie, a golden outer coating and in the shape of a cookie — it’s one of the greatest marriages of all time. They’re outrageously chocolatey throughout with a big punch of peppermint in each bite. You’ll love them!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Servings: 16 cookies

Calories: 221 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - unsalted butter
1 tbsp - canola or coconut oil
2 cups - semisweet chocolate chunks
2 - eggs
½ tsp - peppermint extract
¾ cup - light or dark brown sugar
½ cup - all purpose flour
¼ tsp - baking powder
¼ tsp - kosher salt
1 cup - candy canes, peppermint hard candies and/or m&m’s

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the butter, oil and 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl (or in a metal bowl over a double boiler) and heat in 1 minute intervals until chocolate in melted. Allow to cool.
In another bowl whisk the eggs, peppermint extract, and brown sugar until combined. Stir into the chocolate mixture.
In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture into the chocolate/egg mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in the remaining cup of chocolate chips and chopped candies.
Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly
Using a 2 tablespoon ice cream scooper or spoon, place the cookies on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the tops look dry and cracked.
Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. The brookies will be soft and chewy.

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