Fudgy Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Directions

1. Step 1

   Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. 

2. Step 2

   Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwaveable bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until just melted.

3. Step 3

   Combine the egg, sugars, vanilla, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Whisk together on medium-high speed for 3 minutes using a hand mixer, or until the mixture is pale and falls into ribbons. 

4. Step 4

   Add in the melted chocolate-butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined, then add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. 

5. Step 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips. The resulting dough should resemble a thick brownie batter consistency.

6. Step 6

   Select the Preheat function on the COSORI Air Fryer (if available on your model), adjust temperature to 320°F, then press Start/Pause.

7. Step 7

   Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, then use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into 4 portions, evenly spaced apart on the parchment paper.

8. Step 8

   Select the Bake function, adjust temperature to 320°F and time to 8 minutes, then press Start/Pause.

9. Step 9

   Remove the cookies when done and sprinkle immediately with crushed candy cane while still hot.

10. Step 10

    Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

11. Step 11

    Repeat the baking process with the remaining cookie dough, then serve.