Description
Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies are the perfect festive treat to warm your heart this holiday season. Infused with rich chocolate and a refreshing hint of peppermint, these cookies create an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen with holiday cheer. Easy to make and delightful to share, they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: crushed candy canes for topping
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 soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg