Crispy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Crispy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are the perfect winter treat, blending rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every delightful bite. These cookies evoke warm memories of holiday gatherings and cozy evenings by the fire, making them an ideal addition to your festive celebrations. With their crispy edges and soft centers, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in crushed candy canes and chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg