Delicious and festive peppermint mocha cookies that are perfect for the holiday season

These homemade peppermint mocha cookies are a wonderful treat to enjoy during the holiday season. The combination of chocolate, coffee, and peppermint creates a delightful flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of indulgent richness. They are perfect for sharing with loved ones, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of these delicious peppermint mocha cookies and bring some extra joy to your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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