Description
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a festive treat that combines the rich, comforting flavor of hot chocolate with the refreshing zing of peppermint. These soft, chewy cookies are studded with chocolate chips, topped with a candy cane crunch, and perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder,1/2 teaspoon baking soda,1/4 teaspoon salt,1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened,1 cup granulated sugar,1 large egg,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract,1/2 cup mini chocolate chips,1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes,1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.,In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.,In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.,Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, beating until fully incorporated.,Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.,Fold in the mini chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint candies.,Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.,Press a few extra mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint on top of each cookie for added decoration.,Bake for 8โ10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.,For extra peppermint flavor, add a bit more peppermint extract to the dough.,Feel free to use dark chocolate chips if you prefer a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg