These incredibly easy peppermint chocolate cake mix cookies are the perfect holiday treat! Made with just a box of chocolate cake mix, these soft and chewy cookies are loaded with mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate festive flavor combination. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and minty.
What makes these cookies so special is their amazing texture – they’re soft and fudgy like a brownie but with that perfect cookie chewiness. The peppermint adds a refreshing twist that pairs beautifully with the rich chocolate flavor. Plus, using cake mix as the base makes them incredibly simple to whip up, even when you’re short on time during the busy holiday season!
How To Make Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Step 1. I start by preheating my oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, I beat together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and peppermint extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thick and fudgy – that’s exactly what we want for these chewy cookies!
Step 2. Next, I gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. I like to use a wooden spoon or spatula for this step to avoid overmixing. The chocolate chips add extra richness and little pockets of melted chocolate in every bite – absolutely divine!
Step 3. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, I portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. I place each ball on my prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies since they’ll spread. Then I press down slightly with the palm of my hand and top each cookie with crushed peppermint candy – this is what gives them that beautiful festive look!
Step 4. I bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully. The edges should be firm but the centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked. This is the secret to getting that perfect chewy texture – don’t overbake them!
Step 5. Once they’re done, I let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. This resting time helps them set up properly while maintaining that soft, chewy center we’re after. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool before diving in!
Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat together the cake mix, butter, eggs, and extract until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the lined baking sheet and press down slightly with the palm of your hand. Top the dough with crushed peppermint.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges and firm but the center is still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
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