Peppermint Chocolate Blossom Cookies
These delightful Peppermint Chocolate Blossom Cookies combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them a festive treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 24 pieces chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (for topping)
- for garnish optional additional crushed peppermint
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and place it on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle the crushed peppermint over the cookies.
Notes
For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.