Description
Discover the ultimate holiday treat with Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing peppermint twist, making them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter nights. With a creamy cheesecake filling and melty chocolate chips, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and even easier to love, these cookies are an indulgent delight that will elevate any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add both sugars, mixing until fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and peppermint extract, then mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg