Name: Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 14 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Peppermint Mocha Cookies

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the chocolate and butter. Microwave in 20 second increments until fully melted.

In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and hot water. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and peppermint extract. Use an electric hand mixer to beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until doubled in size and pale in color.

Mix in the chocolate, butter mixture and bloomed cocoa powder mixture until fully combined.

Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix on low speed until just combined.

Allow the cookie dough to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes to thicken up.

Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.

Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes until they are crackly, shiny, and appear set.

Allow the cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before decorating.

Drizzle melted chocolate on each cookie and top with crushed candy canes, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Espresso Powder ☕
Mix espresso powder with hot water before adding to the dough to activate and intensify the coffee flavor, ensuring it distributes evenly throughout the cookies.
Don't Overmix After Chocolate Addition 🍫
Fold in the melted chocolate gently by hand after combining dry ingredients to maintain a fudgy texture and prevent overdeveloping gluten, which can make cookies tough.
Chill Dough for Perfect Shape 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure chewy, fudgy centers with defined edges.
Toast Your Cocoa Powder 🔆
Lightly toast Dutch process cocoa powder in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before mixing to deepen and enhance the chocolate flavor profile.
Crush Candy Canes Fresh 🍬
Crush candy canes just before decorating rather than in advance to prevent them from absorbing moisture and becoming sticky, keeping them crisp and vibrant.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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