Description
Peppermint Chocolate Blossom Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly balance minty freshness with rich chocolate. These soft, chewy cookies fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma as they bake, making them ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Enjoy each bite of these nostalgic cookies that capture the essence of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 chocolate candy melts or kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Press chocolate candies into the center immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
