These Melted Peppermint Patty Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring a rich chocolate cookie with a melted peppermint patty inside. The result is a soft, chewy cookie with a burst of peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
**30-40 miniature Peppermint Patties (like York Peppermint Patties), unwrapped
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for added chocolate flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
