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The only thing that could sound any better than double chocolate would be triple chocolate…and I can assure you, behind the scenes, I’m already on that idea!

Honestly, these don’t need much more chocolate-I know, I can’t believe I’m even saying that! In my defense, these have just the right balance between chewy chocolate cookie and crunchy white chocolate chip. Let me also add the light pepperminty twist that makes all that chocolatiness so extra refreshing.

I actually just came across this chocolate cookie recipe a few years ago as I was organizing my mound of hand-scribbled index card recipes. I had to add in some accessories, of course, and after the first bite it was obvious that I needed to add them on my traditional list of home baked Christmas cookies. Only a few years on that list now, but they make the top every year! This year, I might even need to make a second batch because the first is, um…what first batch?

Whether it’s one batch or two, I highly recommend everyone give them a try:)

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Double Chocolate Holiday Cookies

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 30 -36 Cookies

Author: Beverly

Ingredients

• 1 c Butter melted
• 1 c Sugar
• 1 c Brown Sugar
• 1 c Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 lg Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 c All Purpose Flour
• 1 c Walnuts chopped
• 11 oz White Chocolate Chips
• 5 ` Peppermint Candy Canes crushed

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add the butter, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt eggs and vanilla. Beat well until smooth. Stir in the flour, then add each remaining ingredient, stirring after each addition.
• Using a small ice cream scoop, measure out cookie dough and drop onto a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
• In a preheated oven, bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions:

• Walnuts- These are optional and can be simply omitted, if desired.

 

Storage:

Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. These can be frozen as well. When freezing, to avoid freezer burn freeze in a vacuum sealed bag or tightly wrapped in several layers of saran wrap.

 

Additional Notes:

The cookie base in this recipe is very versatile. You can easily replace the walnuts, chocolate chips and candy canes pieces for something of your choice. Perfect swaps include:

• Holiday M&M’s 
• Pecans
• Peanut Butter Chips
• Andes Candies

You can even get creative beyond this list!

 

 

For a video demonstration on how to prepare this recipe, please check out my video on YouTube.