Peppermint Mocha Cookies

These chocolate cookies taste like a holiday-inspired drink with peppermint and mocha flavors, making them perfect for Christmas entertaining or gifting.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's Special Dark)
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, cocoa, espresso, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.