Description
Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, blending rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a festive delight. These soft and chewy cookies will fill your home with warmth and cheer, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and beautifully decorated, they promise to be a hit at any holiday celebration. Enjoy every bite of this delicious winter wonderland!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture on low speed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- 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: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg