Description
Peppermint mocha cookies are a festive treat combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate cookies, peppermint cookies