Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups are irresistible holiday treats that combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a delightful bite-sized form. With a crispy cookie shell and gooey chocolate center, these cookie cups are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. They’re easy to make and can be customized with various fillings or toppings, ensuring they’ll be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but slightly underbaked.
- Let cool slightly before pressing down in the center to create a cup shape; cool completely before adding desired fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg