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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Delight in these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies, bursting with chocolate and peppermint flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cups Semi-sweet baking chocolate Feel free to use milk or dark chocolate for a different taste.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Margarine can be a suitable substitute.
  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour A gluten-free blend can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Don’t skip this important ingredient.
  • 0.33 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder Regular cocoa works but will be less intense.
  • 2 large Eggs Helps bind the mixture.
  • 1 cups Light brown sugar Dark brown sugar can deepen the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract Imparts the refreshing peppermint flavor.
  • 1 cups Chocolate chunks Any chocolate chips will also work.
For the Topping
  • 6 large Marshmallows Substitute mini marshmallows if preferred.
  • 0.25 cups Crushed peppermint candy Enhances the peppermint flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine half a cup of semi-sweet baking chocolate with a stick of diced unsalted butter and melt in 30-second increments.
  3. Sift together 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.33 cup of Dutch-process cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat together 2 large eggs with 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of peppermint extract until well combined.
  5. Slow the mixer and gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg and sugar mixture until thoroughly blended.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, and fold in 1 cup of chocolate chunks.
  7. Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake the cookies for approximately 9 minutes or until slightly undercooked in the center.
  10. Press half of a large marshmallow onto each cookie and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly, then drizzle melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough, watch the baking time, and store in an airtight container for freshness.

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