Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible peppermint mocha cookies that blend rich espresso, dark chocolate, and cool peppermint into one delightful treat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and a sprinkle of candy cane pieces make these cookies a perfect winter indulgence you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup (250g) sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- Pink food gel
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract, blending thoroughly.
- Introduce baking powder, salt, and baking soda to the mixture. Slowly fold in flour until a cohesive dough develops.
- Separate the dough into three distinct portions. Infuse one section with coffee, tint another with pink coloring, and enrich the third with cocoa powder.
- Gather two teaspoons from each colored dough, intertwine them together, and gently roll into a unified sphere. Dust the exterior with granulated sugar.
- Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-13 minutes, ensuring crisp edges while maintaining a soft center. Use a cookie cutter for precise shaping if desired.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing, preserving their delicate texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Refrigerate the mixed doughs for 30 minutes before combining to prevent colors from blending and maintain distinct layers.
- Adjust peppermint extract based on preference; start with less and add gradually to avoid overwhelming flavor.
- Use high-quality espresso powder or strong brewed coffee concentrate for richer mocha undertones.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, ensuring same creamy texture and consistent mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg