These Melted Peppermint Patty Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring a rich chocolate cookie with a melted peppermint patty inside. The result is a soft, chewy cookie with a burst of peppermint flavor.

Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
**30-40 miniature Peppermint Patties (like York Peppermint Patties), unwrapped
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for added chocolate flavor)