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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are rich chocolate cookies topped with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and crushed candy canes. Christmas in a tasty bite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder baking
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 package milk chocolate chips , 11 1/2 ounces
  • 1 package marshmallows large
  • 1 cup peppermint candies finely crushed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease baking sheets.
  2. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and extract.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.
  6. Cover and chill cookie dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Drop chilled cookie dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
  10. Place large marshmallow into the center of each cookie.
  11. Drizzle each cookie with melted chocolate.
  12. Immediately sprinkle with candies.
  13. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36 Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.