Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies. These soft, chewy treats blend rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, finished off with a hint of coffee. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday gifting, they promise to delight your taste buds and create sweet memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks and sprinkle with crushed candy canes while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg