Peppermint Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon canola or coconut oil
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup candy canes, peppermint hard candies and/or m&m’s, chopped

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Place the butter, oil and 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl (or in a metal bowl over a double boiler) and heat in 1 minute intervals until chocolate in melted. Allow to cool.

3. 3

   In another bowl whisk the eggs, peppermint extract, and brown sugar until combined. Stir into the chocolate mixture.

4. 4

   In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture into the chocolate/egg mixture and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Fold in the remaining cup of chocolate chips and chopped candies.

6. 6

   Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly

7. 7

   Using a 2 tablespoon ice cream scooper or spoon, place the cookies on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 12 minutes or until the tops look dry and cracked.

9. 9

   Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. The brookies will be soft and chewy.