Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- Red Food Coloring (as needed)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
- Milk (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Incorporate the Color: Add red food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool Down: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add milk if too thick.
- Ice the Cookies: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cookies.
Notes
For a festive touch, consider garnishing with crushed peppermint candies on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian