Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts until fully combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
• Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.