Description
Peppermint Mocha Cookies are the perfect holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and refreshing peppermint, creating a delightful dessert ideal for festive gatherings or cozy winter nights. These cookies are soft, chewy, and studded with chocolate chips, offering an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with these easy-to-make delights. Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa or shared at holiday parties, these cookies are sure to spread joy this season.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Peppermint extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
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, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10 minutes until edges are set.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Avoid overbaking; cookies should be soft when removed from the oven.
Top with crushed candy canes for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg