Irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Indulge in the festive flavors of these soft and chewy peppermint mocha cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips (and crushed candy canes if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about ten minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring to plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg