Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Mocha Cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint. This easy-to-follow recipe will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a chewy texture and a hint of mint, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before sprinkling crushed candy cane on top.
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: 25mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or even white chocolate for contrast. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies that hold their shape beautifully.