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fudgy Grasshopper Cookies

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These fudgy Grasshopper Cookies combine rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors into chewy, decadent treats perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set but still fudgy in the center.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra minty punch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with more crushed peppermint candies.