Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
• Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
• Sprinkle the tops with crushed peppermint candies.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.