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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Decadent Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies for Holiday Cheer

These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies offer a delightful blend of rich chocolate and peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 12 oz Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate Substitution: Use milk or dark chocolate for different sweetness levels.
  • 8 tbsp Unsalted Butter Dice for easier melting.
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose Flour Substitution: Use a gluten-free flour blend for GF version.
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 cup Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
Toppings
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chunks
  • 24 Large Marshmallows Tip: Cut in half for even melting.
  • Crushed Peppermint Candy For festive crunch.
  • Chocolate Sauce or Melted Chocolate Chips For decorative drizzle.

Equipment

  • microwave
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Melt together the semi-sweet baking chocolate and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat together the eggs, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
  5. Incorporate the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chunks.
  7. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop out the dough using a cookie scoop, rolling them into balls and placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9 minutes, then place half a marshmallow on each cookie and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  10. Cool the cookies on a wire rack, then drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or freeze for longer freshness of up to 3 months.

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