Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Crispy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies, where rich chocolate meets a cool burst of peppermint. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a delightful crunch and a warm cocoa flavor, each cookie transports you to winter wonderlands filled with sweet memories. Enjoy them fresh from the oven paired with hot chocolate or coffee for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes evenly into the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crispy but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg