Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of hot cocoa and peppermint with these delightful cookies. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (chopped)
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, press a few extra marshmallows and peppermint bits on top of each cookie before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These cookies also freeze well for holiday prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
