Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with these irresistible peppermint mocha cookies. Soft and chewy, these cookies are bursting with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, making them the perfect treat for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Breathe in the heavenly aroma as they bake and get ready to create sweet memories that will warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients on low speed; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets 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 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg