Recipe Review: Broma Bakery’s Fudgy Peppermint Brownie Cookies

I remember one year Santa forgot to eat the milk and cookies my brother and I left out for him. Maybe he forgot, maybe he was on a diet or maybe he was over chocolate chip cookies and wanted something different. Broma Bakery’s Fudgy Peppermint Cookies might be what Santa is craving this year.

This Christmas cookie recipe was simple. If you are an avid baker than you likely already have the ingredients needed in your pantry. Or if you are like me, someone that bakes from time to time but enjoys a good homemade recipe, than I had to run out and buy peppermint extract, espresso powder and candy canes.

What I found refreshing about this recipe was that the total time listed on Broma Bakery’s website was fairly accurate. Prep time took about 15-20 minutes while cook time was exact at 10 minutes. It is noted in the recipe not to waste any time with these. As soon as the dough is ready start shaping the cookies and get them in the oven! Then, once cookies are done baking, immediately top with crushed candy canes. Personally, I have a bad habit of not reading recipes before starting them and often get surprised when dough has to rest for a few hours, so this recipe is perfect for the impatient baker.

Biting into these cookies I immediately noticed how accurate their name is, they were indeed fudgey and full of peppermint. I found the recipe to be a bit too fudgy and peppermint too strong. I’d compare the taste to a homemade Little Debbie Cake, but unfortunately, not as good.

I offered some cookies to friends to see if they had opposing opinions. I noticed when anyone would bite into them they would immediately make a face as to say, “these are alright…just not what I was hoping for.” Most of my friends agreed, this recipe was too much of what it is supposed to be: fudgy and full of peppermint.

I have a feeling that Santa may feel the same way about these cookies as my friends and I do and be hoping for a cookie that is less of a shock to the tastebuds. Sorry Santa, but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! It may be chocolate chip cookies again for the 24th year in a row.

P.S check out my recipe review for Good Housekeeping’s Gingerbread Bundt Cake here.