Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Make my pretty as a picture peppermint mocha cookies and fall in love with their festive flavors and charming look.
Servings: 21 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ Cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- ½ Cup brown sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 Cup all purpose flour
- ¾ Cup cocoa powder
- 1 Teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Teaspoons espresso powder
- pinch salt
- 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 Ounces white chocolate coarsely chopped
- candy canes crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and make shaping easier.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You will get about 21 cookies.
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, melt the white chocolate.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet to allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
Chilling the dough: Ensure the dough chills for at least 1 hour before baking. This will prevent excess spreading and help the cookies maintain their shape.
Adjusting peppermint flavor: Add an extra ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract if you want a stronger mint flavor.
Festive toppings: Along with crushed candy canes, holiday-themed sprinkles can add a fun, decorative touch.
Adjusting peppermint flavor: Add an extra ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract if you want a stronger mint flavor.
Festive toppings: Along with crushed candy canes, holiday-themed sprinkles can add a fun, decorative touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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