Best 2 Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our enticing Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, a confection that harmonizes the rich, comforting taste of hot chocolate with the refreshing coolness of peppermint. These cookies are a festive treat, perfect for the holiday season or any occasion that calls for a touch of indulgence. With a chewy, tender texture and a delectable combination of flavors, these cookies promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the classic Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, featuring a rich cocoa dough studded with chopped peppermint candies, to the White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, which boast a creamy white chocolate dough infused with peppermint extract, each recipe delivers a unique twist on this festive treat. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies provide the same indulgent flavor without compromising texture or taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

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This is a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now my 13-year-old daughter and I bake them together. They're always a huge hit! The taste is like rich hot chocolate baked into a scrumptious cookie. -Larry Piklor, Johnsburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of marshmallow creme into the center of each cookie. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

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We love the intense chocolate and mint flavors in this chocolate cookie. It really is like hot chocolate in cookie form. They're soft and chewy. We highly recommend enjoying them warm out of the oven while the marshmallows are at prime gooeyness. Chocolaty-minty goodness.

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 stick butter, room temperature
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp chocolate extract
1/3 c cocoa powder
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 c Andes mint candy, diced
36 mini-marshmallows, frozen

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Measure flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
2. In your mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugars and blend until well combined. Add egg, vanilla, and chocolate extracts.
3. Add dry ingredients 1/3 of a cup at a time until well incorporated. Stir in mint pieces.
4. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough. Place 3 marshmallows in the center; pressing down to the center. Cover with the dough by pushing sides and covering the top.
5. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
7. Leftover cookies are great microwaved about 7 seconds to make the marshmallow gooey again.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cookies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.

Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.

Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.

Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are rich, chocolatey, and minty, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe, give these Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.