Description
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a festive and indulgent treat combining the comforting flavors of hot chocolate and peppermint. Soft, chewy, and topped with crushed peppermint candies, these cookies are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint candies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few extra mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint on top of each cookie for decoration.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
Substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
Feel free to add other mix-ins like chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds) or mini marshmallows for a more decadent cookie.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze the dough for up to 3 months and bake when ready.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
