Description
Chocolate peppermint cookie cups deliver a festive treat that melts in your mouth with creamy chocolate and cool mint flavors. Grab some holiday cheer and whip up these delightful dessert bites that bring smiles to your family’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F and position the rack in the center to ensure even baking.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, then pour in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, blending until completely smooth.
- Sift together 3 cups flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract into the dough, distributing evenly.
- Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough into each muffin cavity, filling about ⅔ full.
- Bake at 350°F for exactly 11 minutes, watching for set edges but slightly soft centers.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookie cups rest in the tin for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep a perfect cup shape.
- Use a small spoon or tart tamper to gently press the center of each cookie while still warm, creating a deeper cup for filling.
- For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil and use vegan chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top after baking for extra holiday flair and peppermint crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg