Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies look so festive and taste delicious with the peppermint and chocolate combination. Make these light and fluffy chocolate dipped peppermint cookies for a tasty holiday tradition!
No one will be able to resist these Peppermint Cookies dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. I make these cookies every year along with Chocolate Peppermint Cookies and Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies. As a busy mom, easy Christmas desserts are a must.
Peppermint flavor is so delicious, and the recipes always turn out really pretty. It is perfect for holiday baking. You definitely want to add this to your baking list. For more chocolate dipped treats, try Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips.
What's in this post: Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies Recipe
Why This Recipe Works
- Chocolate and Peppermint Combination. This combination makes the best Christmas cookies.
- Simple Recipe. The ingredients are mostly pantry staples.
- Super easy to make. Simple step by step instructions make it effortless to make homemade cookie dough.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter. Softened at room temperature for easy blending.
- Vanilla extract. Always use pure vanilla.
- All-purpose flour. Don’t pack too much flour into the cup. Spoon the flour into the cup instead of scooping it.
- Peppermint extract. Don’t swap this for mint extract. They don’t taste the same.
- Red food coloring. I like to use gel food coloring.
- Chocolate almond bark. You can use the type of melting chocolate you prefer.
- Crushed peppermint or candy canes. Either option will work.
Jump to recipe card at the bottom of the post and find the complete ingredient list.
Substitutions and Additions
- Chocolate. Feel free to use your favorite type of melting chocolate to dip the cookies. Milk Chocolate, dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate make great options. You can also use white chocolate chips.
- Sprinkles. Top the chocolate with festive sprinkles if desired.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Step 2. Beat the butter until fluffy.
Step 3. Add the butter and salt to the sugar. Beat until fluffy with a stand mixer.
Step 4. Add the egg and vanilla. Whisk together until well combined.
Step 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat the mixture until well combined using medium speed.
Step 6. Add food coloring and peppermint extract. Combine everything together.
Step 7. Form the cookies by rolling the dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet.
Step 8. Use a cup to lightly press down each of the dough balls. Make sure to dip the glass in water.
Step 9. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edge are slightly golden brown. Some ovens may require 10-12 minutes.
Step 10. While the cookies are baking, crush the peppermint candies in a resealable bag using a rolling pin. Also, melt chocolate in separate bowl.
Step 11. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12. Finally, dip the edge of each of the baked cookies into chocolate.
Step 13. After dipping cookies, sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy right away. Allow to set on a wire rack. Make sure the chocolate has set before storing.
Pro Tips
- Add toppings right away. It is important to add the crushed candy right away to the cookies. This will ensure it sticks to the chocolate before it sets.
- Measure the flour correctly. Never scoop the flour. Instead, spoon the flour directly into the measuring cup. This will ensure it is measured correctly and not packed into the cup.
- Use a cookie scoop. The cookies will all be the same size if you use a cookie scoop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place the cookies inside an airtight container up to 3 days. You can freeze them up to 3 months inside a freezer container.
Yes, the dough is easy to freeze. Wrap in plastic wrap and place inside a freezer container. Freeze up to 2 weeks.
Allow the dough to come to room temperature and bake as normal.
Try More Peppermint Desserts
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
- Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies Recipe
- Peppermint Bark
- Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
- White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies Recipe
I can’t wait for you make these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Please leave a star recipe rating and comment once you do.
Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- Granulated sugar optional
- Chocolate almond bark or other melting chocolate
- Crushed peppermint or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy
- Add sugar and salt and beat until well combined and fluffy
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined
- Gradually add the flour and beat until well combined
- Add food coloring and peppermint extract and mix very well
- Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet
- Lightly press down each cookie ball using a flat bottom glass dipped in water
- Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edge are set and slightly golden brown
- Remove to wire rack and cool completely
- Crush peppermint in a resealable bag using a rolling pin
- Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl
- Dip edge of cookie into chocolate and immediately add crushed peppermint
- Set on wire rack to set
- Store in airtight container
