Description
Elevate your festive baking with these Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, they are adorned with vibrant festive sprinkles that make them visually stunning. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies will become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently to maintain a light texture.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg