Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with these Hot Cocoa Peppermint Cookies. Rich chocolate cookies studded with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a hint of peppermint crunch – the perfect treat for the holidays!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and more crushed peppermint.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
