What kind of cocoa powder should I use?

For this recipe I really like using Dutch processed cocoa powder. It has a richer color, but you can use regular cocoa powder if that's what you have on hand.

Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?

No, the dough for the brownie cookies needs to be baked immediately. If it cools too much, the cookies won't be shiny and flatten out once they're baked.

How do I know when the brownie cookies are done baking?

You'll know they're done baking when the tops have look crackly and the cookies are puffy. Once they cool they'll flatten out and look shiny.

Can I use box brownie mix to make the cookie dough?

No, this recipe won't work with a brownie mix. Don't worry though, the cookie dough is extremely easy to make.

Can I make these gluten free?

I have not tested it, and therefore cannot guarantee results. If you want to try, you can substitute the flour in the cookie batter with a 1:1 gluten free all purpose flour. I suggest using King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill.

Peppermint Brownie Cookies

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Peppermint Brownie Cookies are a sweet, festive Christmas cookie. Two brownie cookies are filled with a smooth peppermint buttercream and sandwiched to create one amazing bite. These are great for parties, cookie exchanges, or even to leave out for Santa.

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Yield: 15 Servings 1x
Category: Cookie
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Brownie Cookies:

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 eggs- room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Peppermint Buttercream:

6 tablespoons salted butter- softened
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
Milk- as needed

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in chocolate chips. Once half of the chips are melted, turn off the heat and continue stirring until all the chocolate is melted.
Once all the chocolate is melted, stir the oil into the butter mixture and set aside
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until light and pale in color
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and eggs, while mixing constantly
Gently fold the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
With a small cookie scoop, immediately scoop the cookie dough out onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie
Bake for 6-7 minutes, until the tops are cracked and slightly puffy
Pull the brownie cookies out of the oven and allow them to cool completely on the trays
When the cookies are cooled, make the peppermint buttercream by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add a splash of milk if needed to thin the peppermint buttercream into a pipeable consistency
*Optional* split the buttercream into 2 bowls and dye one half red and leave the other white
Transfer the peppermint buttercream into a piping bag and pipe a good amount onto one cookie, then sandwich another cookie on top
Repeat until all the cookies have been used

Notes

Carefully melt the chocolate chips to avoid burning them. Turn the heat off once half of the chips are melted and let the residual heat melt the rest of the chocolate
Beat the eggs and sugar until light and pale in color
The brownie cookie dough is wetter and looser than regular dough
Bake the cookies immediately, the cookie dough cannot sit
The cookies are done once the tops are cracked and slightly puffy
Allow the cookies to cool completely before piping on the peppermint buttercream
Adjust the amount of peppermint flavor in the buttercream to your taste, add more if needed
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/peppermint-brownie-cookies/