Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies

These peppermint frosted chocolate cookies combine a rich and fudgy chocolate cookie with smooth and creamy peppermint frosting. The dough requires 3 hours of chilling in the refrigerator, so make sure you set aside enough time.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2/3 cup (55g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind, dairy or non)
• 1 cup (180g) mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips

Peppermint Buttercream & Topping

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room