Description
Enjoy the cozy flavors of hot chocolate in a cookie form! These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are soft, rich, and bursting with chocolate and peppermint goodness—perfect for the holiday season or anytime you need a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Form Cookies: Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g