Description
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are the perfect treat for the holidays, combining the flavors of rich chocolate, cool peppermint, and gooey marshmallows in each bite.
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 light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies.
- Bake: Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and more crushed peppermint.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
