Chocolate Mint Snowtop Cookies Recipe – Indulgent Holiday Treats
Indulge in the festive flavors of chocolate and mint with these delightful snowtop cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
- Let cool on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra minty flavor, consider adding a few crushed peppermint candies on top before baking.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mint Snowtop Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats