Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and gooey marshmallows with these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for holiday baking or a cozy night indoors, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Additional:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Finish Dough: Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, press mini marshmallows on top. Bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chocolatey flavor, add white chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
