Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
By tabnov70
One of my favorite things at Christmas time is homemade hot chocolate with a candy cane and lots of marshmallows. This cookie has the flavor of a perfect cup of cocoa with peppermint and a gooey marshmallow center. They are super easy to make too. I hope you get a chance to try these soon and share with your family and friends around the Christmas Tree.

Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chocolate extract
- 1/3 c cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 c "andes" mints, diced
- 36 mini marshmallows, frozen
Details
Servings 12
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Measure flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
Step 2

In your mixing bowl beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugars and blend until well combined. Add egg, vanilla, and chocolate extracts.
Step 3

Add dry ingredients 1/3 of a cup at a time until well incorporated. Stir in mint pieces.
Step 4

Using a cookie scoop - scoop out dough. Place 3 marshmallows in center; pressing down to center.
Step 5

Cover with dough by pushing sides and covering top. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 6

Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm. Left over cookies are great microwaved about 7 seconds to make the marshmallow gooey again.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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