Chocolate-Peppermint Snaps (King Arthur Flour)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extract.

5. 5

   Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, beating to combine.

6. 6

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Drop the dough by the tablespoonful on the cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until they're slightly darker around the edges.

9. 9

   Remove them from the oven, and transfer to a rack to cool.