Air Fryer Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats
Delight in the festive flavors of dark chocolate and peppermint with these easy air fryer cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Preheat the air fryer to 330°F (165°C).
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed peppermint to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies