Description
These festive cookies pair rich chocolate with a bright peppermint note, featuring a soft, chewy center and a glossy chocolate kiss on top.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and have your chocolate kisses unwrapped and ready.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add peppermint extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until incorporated.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for 3–4 days at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage. For variations, consider adding nuts or using white chocolate kisses.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg