Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a fantastic holiday treat! Especially if you love chocolate. These cookies have layers of chocolate goodness, with a sweet vanilla marshmallow, chocolate icing, and crushed peppermint candies. They’re irresistible for any chocolate lover!

Servings: 48
Prep: 35 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Ready in: 1hour 10minutes

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 12 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces or chopped
  • 1/2 cup (113gram) unsalted butter, diced into 1 tablespoon pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups (213gram) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (21gram) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (280gram) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 large marshmallows

Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (21gram) cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons (56gram) unsalted butter, diced into tiny pieces
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

For the cookies:

  1. Put chocolate and butter in a bowl that’s safe for the microwave. Heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring until it’s melted and smooth. Let it cool a bit.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
  3. In a mixer, combine brown sugar, eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla.
  4. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the mixer and blend.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture at low speed until just combined.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for about 1 hour (or divide it into two containers for faster chilling). Preheat the oven to 325 degrees in the last 15 minutes of chilling.
  7. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, shape it into a ball, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Keep cookies 2 inches apart and keep the remaining dough chilled.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 9 minutes until slightly under-baked.
  9. While the cookies are baking, cut the marshmallows in half.
  10. Take the cookies out of the oven and put a marshmallow half on each one, cut side down. Put them back in the oven for around 2-3 more minutes until the marshmallows start to melt.
  11. Take the cookies out again and gently press down on the marshmallows to flatten them a bit.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks set over baking sheets.

For the icing:

  1. In a medium bowl, sift powdered sugar and cocoa. Set it aside.
  2. Heat butter and cream on medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture simmers. Stir frequently.
  3. Remove from heat, pour in the sifted powdered sugar and cocoa, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add peppermint extract to the mixture.
  5. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit of hot water. If it’s too thin, mix in a little more sifted powdered sugar.
  6. Spoon the icing over the cookies immediately, or you can drizzle it from a resealable bag with a cut corner.
  7. Sprinkle crushed peppermint on each cookie right after adding the icing because the icing sets quickly.

 

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Delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies that capture the cozy flavors of a classic winter beverage. These cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season. The cookie dough is typically infused with cocoa powder for a deep chocolatey flavor. Crushed peppermint candies or peppermint extract is added to provide the invigorating peppermint twist. To enhance the texture, chocolate chips or chunks are often mixed into the dough. Once baked to perfection, these cookies are sometimes adorned with a drizzle of white chocolate, a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, or a dusting of powdered sugar. This not only adds a festive touch but also enhances the overall sweetness and visual appeal. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful addition to holiday cookie trays or a cozy evening by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. They embody the warmth and joy of the winter season.