So a few weeks ago I made these cookies. You may remember me teasing you with mentioning them.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t share them with you at the time because they were top secret. Okay, well not really “top secret,” but they were my contribution to The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.
So far, I’ve received two out of the three of my batches from the swap, but I’m hopeful that my third batch is still on its way. Both of the batches I’ve received have been delicious, thanks to Carrie and Hilary, and it’s been an absolute blast to participate. I’ll definitely be doing it again, and just in case you’re interested, you can already sign up NOW for a reminder next year by going to this link.
So the cookies that I made for the swap ended up being a little experiment. I had never made them before, but I wanted to embrace the flavors of the season by including none other than…peppermint.
Luckily, the cookies turned out even better than I could have imagined and thank god there were two leftover cookies so that I could “test” them without having to make a whole other batch. Not that that would have been a problem, but, ya know.
I immediately packaged up my cookies and sent them on their way, before I could dig into them any more. I even included a nice little recipe card with my cookie gifts, which I’ll be sharing with you all later this week.
But for today, it’s all about the cookies. So go get your mixer ready, throw on some Christmas tunes, and start baking some of these yummy little treats.
Black & White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 3 dozen
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt ¾ cup semi-sweet chips in microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth; set aside to cool to room temp.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. In a large bowl beat butter, both sugars, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in remaining semi-sweet chips and white chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until sides are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. ENJOY!
I just may be making another batch of these as we speak! 
Question for the Afternoon:
Have you ever participated in a cookie swap? Would you ever?
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These look amazing! I have never participated in a cookie swap, but would love o. I make so many treats this time of year, that I have to send them all to my husband’s work; otherwise, I wouldn’t fit into any of my clothes!
I did this one too, It was a lot of fun!
Lindsey recently posted..The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap!
white chocolate and peppermint are so frickin good together!!! Haven’t participated in a cookie swap per se, but I plan on co-hosting a gingerbread cookie decorating party in a few weeks!
Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters recently posted..Walnut Creek Half Marathon, 2011
These look great! I have some mint chocolate chips I’ve been meaning to use. I wonder how those would do in this
Lauren recently posted..Change Will Do You Good
I’ll bet they’d be amazing!
I’m really kicking myself for not doing this after seeing tons of posts about all these amazing cookies! Definitely signing up next year
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen recently posted..Broccoli rabe & sundried tomato pasta bake
There is nothing like peppermint and chocolate together! I am always a cookies from a tube sort of gal – but this weekend I made them from scratch! I will have to try these next…..
Nicole recently posted..Monday Monday
these look yummy!!
Val recently posted..Day 5 of Christmas Deliciousness!
I made a similar batch of cookies the other night–I added Andes mint pieces to a chocolate cookie dough mix and they turned out wonderfully!
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill recently posted..Boots with the Fur
I would definitely participate in a cookie swap! I have officially entered to be notified of next year’s swap, only sorry I didn’t make it this year! Guess I better make lots and lots of cookies to make up for the ones I won’t be getting in the mail…
These sound fabulous! I wish I would have signed up for this cookie swap!
Abby @ Abz ‘n’ Oats recently posted..Live Fit Trainer Week 4
Peppermint owns my heart all year long- and around Christmas, I go even MORE CRAZY for the stuff! This would help with the addiction! <3 it!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles recently posted..Nope. Not sorry.
I think I may make this for my boyfriend’s sister for Christmas. They look wonderful!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss recently posted..The Easiest, Creamiest Fudge Ever. Ever!
I have never, ever participated in a cookie swap but I would love to someday!
Fantastic combination, Courtney. I love reading all of the posts today. These sound awesome!
These look fantastic; definitely pinning them!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..Giveaway: Chocolate & Peanut Butter-Covered Pretzels
Ooh I wish I had gotten some cookies from you! I actually participated in this swap, too
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These look great! Your cookie swap matches are lucky gals
The recipe should link up here!
I also participated in the Great Food Blogger Cookie swap, I made my Dad’s favorite cookies – Chocolate Cherry Nuggets
Laura @ Backstage Pass recently posted..The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap: Chocolate Cherry Nuggets recipe
I participated in the swap, too!
I made peanut butter-hazelnut brownies … they are made with Nutella and they are SO good. I also loved getting all of the different cookies from other bloggers. It was a neat way of getting to know some blogs that I’ve never read before!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Cookie Swap 2011: Peanut Butter-Hazelnut Brownies
I participated in this cookie swap too! I am so glad I did! I would have never known about it without your blog
Amanda @ Fashionably Plate recently posted..Think Thin Bar Giveaway (extension)
Those cookies look so good, thanks for sharing the recipe!
Shannon from Healthiful Balance recently posted..My Weekend
I participated in the food blog cookie swap this year too! It was my second time ever sending cookies. It was so fun, and I LOVED the cookies I got in the mail. I’ll have to try out your recipe. Mmmm!
Sarah recently posted..Day 10: My last morning in Paris
My friend received these cookies from you and so I got to try them. They were amazing!! I’m attempting to make them right now for another friend.
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