Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter, (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, (lightly packed)
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 2 cups mint M&Ms

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use your hand mixer to cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  • Add both of the eggs and the peppermint extract; beat until completely combined.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
  • Switch to a wooden spoon to stir in the quick oats and one cup of the mint M&Ms.
  • Portion the cookie dough into 2 tablespoon sized mounds. Roll into balls and place onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten the balls slightly with the palm of your hand.
  • Gently press a few M&Ms into the top of the cookie dough and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cookies to sit for two minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.