PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES

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A cookie that tastes like a holiday drink. These are soft in the middle with a little crunch on top.

Provided by Watercat

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's Special Dark)
1 tablespoon espresso powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa, espresso, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat to combine. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the tops of the cookies into the crushed candy canes. Place candy-side up on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

mdsukkur ali
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Brookelynn
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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. These cookies are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Lorren Haywood
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone.


Apekshya Sunuwar
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


My Own shop
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I made these cookies for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint.


Md Viay
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These cookies are so cute! I love the way the peppermint candies look on top.


TAHMOOUR MALIK
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overbaked them.


Renee Mckain
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I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They were a bit too dry for my taste.


Sabtain Ranjhă
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These are the best peppermint mocha cookies I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nakito Taatu
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The chocolate and peppermint flavors balance each other out perfectly.


sanny antique
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The cookies turned out perfectly! They're chewy and soft, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor.


Ruth Vineyard
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Akram Abdurazzaq
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and the peppermint flavor is perfect for the season.