Chocolate Mint Surprise Christmas Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 25 pieces mint chocolate candies (e.g., Andes mints or similar)
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar (optional for dusting)