Description
Delicious chocolate cookies with a festive twist of candy canes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg