Peppermint Chocolate Cookies are a sign that the Holidays are here

Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookie Recipe

1. 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2. ¾ teaspoon baking soda
3. ½ teaspoon salt
4. ½ cup butter, softened
5. ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
6. ¼ cup sugar
7. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8. 1 egg

Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies Instructions

1. Combine flour baking soda and salt
2. Beat butter, brown sugar, gugar, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl
3. Add egg and beat well 
4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir
5. Add in peppermint chunks, 2 drops of peppermint oil and 2 drops of spearmint oil
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets
7. Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven for 8 to 9 minutes
8. Cool in baking sheets for 2 to 3 minutes
9. Remove to wire racks to cool completely

Double chocolate peppermint cookies are a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. 2 drops of peppermint oil and 2 drops of spearmint oil in these delicious chocolate cookies are the secret to making the perfect Christmas cookie. Of course, if you’re not a peppermint person, then just follow the double chocolate chunk recipe without the peppermint.