Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Description
These chocolate cookies taste like a holiday-inspired drink with peppermint and mocha flavors, making them perfect for Christmas entertaining or gifting.
Ingredients
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2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's Special Dark)
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1 tablespoon espresso powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Whisk flour, cocoa, espresso, and salt together in a bowl.
3
Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat to combine. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.
4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the tops of the cookies into the crushed candy canes. Place candy-side up on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.