Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Peppermint Chocolate Blossom Cookies! These soft, chewy treats harmoniously blend cool peppermint and rich chocolate, topped with a delightful chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, each bite evokes a sense of joy and nostalgia. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; press a chocolate kiss into each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg