Description
Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies for Cozy Holidays unite the festive flavors of peppermint and rich coffee in a delightful treat. Soft, chewy, and adorned with crushed candy canes, these cookies evoke warm memories of holiday gatherings, making them perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers will impress their guests with this charming recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg