Description
These Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they are sure to bring festive cheer to your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Hershey's Kisses (Peppermint or Milk Chocolate)
- Crushed Peppermint Candies/Candy Canes (Optional for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Roll the dough into uniform balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat it. Optionally, roll in crushed peppermint candies.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look soft.
- Immediately press one Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Be careful not to overmix the dough, and remember that the cookies will continue to set as they cool.