🍫 Chocolate Chunk Peppermint Pudding Cookies
Soft, chewy, chocolatey cookies with a refreshing peppermint crunch — perfect for Christmas!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 10–12 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional) Yield: About 24 cookies
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45–50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 small box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups (255 g) chocolate chunks
- ¾ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, chocolate pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks and crushed peppermint candies.
6. Chill the dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
7. Shape the cookies: Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
9. Finish and cool: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a little extra crushed peppermint, if desired. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
❤️ Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Don’t overbake — the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Use peppermint extract sparingly because its flavor is strong.
- For extra chocolate flavor, press a few chocolate chunks into the tops before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
Enjoy these delicious chocolate peppermint cookies! 🍪🎄
Note: This is a suggested recipe inspired by the cookies in your photo; the original recipe and exact ingredient quantities were not provided.