Description
Peppermint mocha cookies are a delightful treat that combines chocolate, coffee, and mint flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, brewed coffee, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint mocha cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate cookies