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