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    Home » Cookies » Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies

    Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies

    December 16, 2018 by Mike Johnson 3 Comments

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    Say hello to your new favorite holiday cookie: the frosted peppermint brownie cookie! So rich, so decadent, and soooo dreamy.

    Let’s talk about the recipe. You probably recognize the brownie cookie dough. It’s actually a twist on my Fudgy Brownie Crinkle Cookies; the process of making the cookies is identical, however, a few slight ingredient changes gives us a thicker, slightly fudgier cookie. (And who doesn’t like that?!)

    To turn the festive dial up a notch, I add two special ingredients to the brownie cookie dough: peppermint extract and espresso powder. These are what give the cookies their intense chocolate & peppermint flavor. Always be careful using peppermint extract; that stuff is scary potent. (I learned the hard way). A little goes a long way. And make sure you are using peppermint extract, not mint extract. The latter tastes like spearmint toothpaste (and trust me, it’s not good.)

    For the espresso powder— if you can’t find this stuff in stores, you can use instant coffee instead. (Which is found in nearly all major grocery stores). You’d need a little more instant coffee since it isn’t as strong or rich as espresso powder. You can find espresso powder in some grocery stores if you’re lucky, or do what I do & order it on Amazon. Whatever you do, don’t use ground coffee…

    If you’re looking for a cookie to take to your holiday potluck party or a cookie to give to your friends and family this Christmas season, I highly recommend these Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies.

    I mean… what’s better (and more festive) than a fudgy brownie cookie with a hint of peppermint, fluffy, rich, minty frosting, and crushed candy canes on top?! Not much, guys. Not much.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies

    Prep Time45 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Brownie Crinkle Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint, Cookies
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 450kcal
    Author: Mike Johnson

    Ingredients

    For the Brownie Cookies:

    • 200 g 70% cacao dark chocolate chopped
    • 115 g unsalted butter
    • 150 g granulated sugar
    • 110 g dark brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs (≈ 100g)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 125 g all-purpose flour
    • 15 g unsweetened natural or Dutch process cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules)
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

    For the Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • 115 g cream cheese softened
    • 55 g unsalted butter softened
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 240 g powdered sugar
    • Garnish: crushed peppermint candy
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    To Make the Brownie Cookies:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Place the butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of gently simmering water to create a double boiler. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted. Then remove the bowl from the heat and set it aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, whisk together the sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract for 5-6 minutes on medium-high speed.
    • With the mixer on, pour in the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and mix until smooth. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt, and use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined.
    • Using a large (3-tbsp) spring-loaded cookie scoop, drop 6 cookies on each prepared pan. Make sure to leave plenty of space between each cookie as they will spread when they bake.
    • Bake one tray at a time for 12-13 minutes. The cookies will be soft so allow them to cool on the baking trays for at least 10 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, frost with the Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

    To Make the Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, and peppermint extract together on medium-high speed until fluffy and combined, about 1 minute.
    • Turn the speed down to low and gradually add in the powdered sugar. Continue mixing at low speed until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Miranda

      December 12, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      These are a game-changer! Definitely entering the yearly rotation.

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    2. A M Holloway

      December 22, 2018 at 2:16 am

      Looks delicious! I must try these!

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      • Michael Johnson

        February 09, 2019 at 4:17 am

        Yes definitely!

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