• 4 ounces/113 grams semisweet chocolate, finely
• hopped (¾ cup)
• 1/2 cup/42 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
• 1/2 packed cup/107 grams dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 3/4 cup/90 grams all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup/82 grams crushed peppermint candy, divided
• 4 oz melted chocolate-for dipping

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Put chocolate and ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa powder in a small heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbly but not browned, and pour over the chocolate. Without stirring, let the mixture sit so the residual heat can melt the chocolate thoroughly while you whip the eggs and sugar.

Put the eggs, both sugars and the salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed until the mixture is pillowy and the sugars have begun to dissolve, 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir the chocolate mixture until glossy and smooth. If any solid pieces remain, you can microwave the mixture in 10-second bursts until everything is melted.

With the mixer on low speed, add the peppermint extract and then the chocolate mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula, then add the flour and remaining ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa, and mix on low until a few streaks of flour and cocoa remain. Use the spatula to finish folding in the dry ingredients to avoid overmixing. The dough will be looser than traditional cookie dough but not as thin as brownie batter.

Use a small scoop to scoop 36 balls of batter onto the prepared sheets and bake. After 7 minutes, take the sheets out of the oven and bang them once on the counter to create a craggy surface and dense texture. Sprinkle a bit of crushed peppermint candy in the center of each cookie and return to the oven for another 4 minutes.

Let cool completely on the baking sheets.

Melt chocolate and dip one end in chocolate and then in crushed peppermint candy.