Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Incorporate large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla and peppermint extract.
• Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
• Scoop rounded dough balls onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look soft.
• Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
• Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
• Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before the chocolate sets.