Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsps salt
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup crushed peppermints
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes (for top)