It’s that time of year when my kitchen resembles a bakery 99.9% of the time. I’m in full baking mode here. My family is loving it & what we can’t realistically eat is packaged up & sent to the station. Which is great- except they already receive treats from the public almost daily. 🙂 That’s okay – they are such sweet guys & gladly accept all the things I send their way. But in all my baking I found a particular chocolate chip cookie recipe that the hubs has requested I make again & again. This recipe was even able to break one of the firefighters from his vegan, all natural diet he’s been on. He has been so good for months but he threw caution to the wind & enjoyed some.
Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies
It’s so yummy- the combo of the super soft, chewy chocolate cookie- with the taste of peppermint.
It’s like eating a soft thin mint- no crunch- just chocolate & mint goodness.
The Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips are fabulous. I hope they make them available year round.
You know you want one!!
Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- *Recipe slightly adapted from Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- 1 cup butter- softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint mocha instant coffee
- 2 tsp hot water
- 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peppermint crunch baking chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Dissolve instant coffee in hot water- set aside.
- In mixer bowl- combine butter & sugars. Beat well until combined & fluffy.
- Add in eggs - mix.
- Stir in prepared coffee water
- Add in dry ingredients - mix well until completely combined
- Add in chocolate chips & peppermint chips - mix to incorporate
- Drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet.
- Bake 9-10 minutes
- Cool on cookie sheet several minutes before transferring to wire rack to complete cooling.
- Store in airtight container
Want more cookies?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
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Jenn says
Where could I find the peppermint mocha instant coffee? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it here.
Gina Kleinworth says
I picked mine up at Target Jenn. There is an end cap with all the little boxes of Starbucks Instant coffee flavors. I’m sure they have them at actual Starbucks locations or possibly online retailers like Amazon.
dalettre says
‘Tis the season! Yum!
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says
I can smell those from here!!
kim says
Yum! That is a Pinner! I was just going to ask about where to find the peppermint instant coffee, but I see someone beat me to it!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
These look sensational!!
grandbabycakes says
I totally want some! These are gorgeous and your photos are incredible. Glad I located your blog.
Madge @ The View From Right Here says
oh my, oh my! i may have to make some of these to take to our family christmas celebration! They look SO good!
cookingwithcurls says
I have been dreaming about these cookies all day long….ever since I saw them on Google+!! They look so dreamy and delicious Gina. I cannot wait to try them!!
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
Hello! These look and sound absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
Trish @ Mom On Timeout says
These cookies are total perfection Gina! I am so excited about peppermint right now – I need to get baking 🙂 Pinned!
B.Brittain-Marshall (@ritewhileucan) says
These look sooo yummy! I also love the red and white string you have tied around. Almost too pretty to eat. Visiting via Lovely Ladies Linkup
CookieLiz says
These look fabulous! I love this time of year when the home smells like a bakery 24/7!
Mommy On Demand (@MommyOnDemand1) says
I love anything with peppermint! I even just cleaned out my freezer so i can fit my peppermint icecream! thanks for the idea!! Would love for you come and share at my linky party http://mommyondemand.com/create-bake-6/
Elena Ferdinand says
Gina! You’re killin’ me with all these fabulous recipes! This one, however, has to be one of my favorites ’cause I just love mint anything! I bet my hubby will love these too! Definitely pinning right now :o) Hope you’re having a fabulous week and happy Friday!
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Gina Kleinworth says
Oh Elena- it’s a must try. I already have the family begging me for more even though the house is filled with treats.
Nicole says
These look wonderful! Perfect for a holiday cookie tray!
myrecipeconfessions says
These look amazing! I bought the peppermint chips last night. Thanks for sharing!
Carrie
Bethany Wright Dearden says
These look amazing! Perfect for a Christmas treat!
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution says
You have the most scrumptious cookie recipe! I’m hosting a holiday cookie recipe exchange extravaganza online at The Jenny Evolution and wanted to be sure to invite you. I hope you’ll link up and see if you’re highlighted later in the week 🙂
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution
http://www.thejennyevolution.com/ultimate-christmas-holiday-cookie-exchange-round-up/
P.S. This series is sure to get a lot of attention as it’s going to be a week’s worth of cookies with FIVE different cookie round-us. So be sure to join!
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
Pinning!