Description
Deliciously soft cookies infused with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, topped with a chocolate kiss.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 peppermint kisses, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a twist, substitute the peppermint extract with orange zest or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, chocolate, dessert, holiday baking