Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a refreshing hint of peppermint, they are the perfect treat to share during holiday gatherings. Baking up a batch fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma that brings back cherished memories of cozy winter nights. Easy to whip up, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your holiday dessert repertoire!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool 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 (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg