Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms—a delightful blend of soft, chewy cookies filled with rich chocolate and a refreshing mint twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these easy-to-make treats will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 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 (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg