Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

🥘 Ingredients

• granulated sugar ½ cup
• brown sugar ½ cup
• unsalted butter ½ cup
• eggs 2
• vanilla 1 tsp
• peppermint extract ½ tsp
• instant espresso coffee powder ½ tsp
• unsweetened cocoa powder 0.33 cup
• baking soda 1 tsp
• salt ¼ tsp
• all-purpose flour 1.66 cups
• bittersweet chocolate 4 oz
• Peppermint Buttercream 1
• peppermint candies (optional)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2

   In a large bowl , beat granulated sugar , brown sugar , and unsalted butter on medium for 2 minutes , scraping bowl occasionally.
3. 3

   Beat in eggs , vanilla , peppermint extract , and instant espresso coffee powder until combined.
4. 4

   Beat in unsweetened cocoa powder , baking soda , and salt until combined.
5. 5

   Beat in all-purpose flour . Stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate .
6. 6

   Drop dough by 1/4 cup portions 3 inches a part on parchment lined cookie sheets . Flatten mounds slightly. Bake 7 minutes . Remove cookie sheets and firmly tap three times on counter. Return to oven and bake 2 minutes more or until centers appear set. Repeat tapping. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove; cool completely on wire racks .
7. 7

   Spread cooled cookies with Peppermint Buttercream . If you like, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies (optional) .