Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups are a festive delight that perfectly combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Each soft cookie cup is filled with creamy peppermint goodness and topped with crunchy crushed candy canes, making them an irresistible treat for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. These bite-sized desserts are not only easy to make but also sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon dough into greased muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until slightly puffed.
- Cool in tins for five minutes before transferring to wire racks; sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg