If winter had a cookie mascot, these Peppermint Cocoa Cookies would be it! Inspired by your favorite cup of cozy peppermint hot cocoa, these soft, chocolatey cookies are loaded with peppermint cocoa mix, rich cocoa powder, melty chocolate notes, and crunchy candy cane bits.
Every bite feels like stepping straight into a festive winter wonderland — cool peppermint, warm chocolate, and that magical holiday cheer you can taste.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Bold peppermint + deep chocolate flavor
- Soft, tender, and perfectly fudgy centers
- Candy cane crunch baked right in
- Made with Java Momma Candy Cane Coffee for next-level holiday vibes
Recipe Overview:
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes + chill time
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Category: Cookies, Holiday, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes + chill time
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Category: Cookies, Holiday, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp brewed Candy Cane Coffee
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 2 packets Peppermint Cocoa
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup candy cane bits + extra for topping
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and brewed Candy Cane Coffee; mix until smooth.
- Sift together flour, peppermint cocoa packets, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully combined.
- Fold in the candy cane bits. The dough will be soft — refrigerate 15–20 minutes.
- Scoop onto lined sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Press each dough mound lightly and top with extra candy cane bits.
- Bake 15–20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack or enjoy warm with Peppermint Cocoa!
Festive Tips!
- Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Add mini marshmallows for “hot cocoa cookie” energy.
- For dramatic peppermint color, swirl white chocolate stripes over cooled cookies.
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