Description
If you love peppermint hot chocolate, you have to try these vegan peppermint hot cocoa cookies! They’re my absolute favorite Christmas treat—soft, chewy, and filled with festive flavor. Enjoy them with a glass of plant-based milk or a cozy cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winter night.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegan butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any plant milk)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy (plus more for topping)
- 1/3 cup mini marshmallows (plus more for topping)
Utensils:
- Stand Mixer (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scooper
Instructions
- Cream together the room-temperature butter and brown sugar by using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for about 1-2 minutes (or beat vigorously by hand with a sturdy spoon until well combined).
- Add the milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing (using the mixer or by hand) until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine the flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, scraping down the sides to ensure even mixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- After chilling, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 2-inch balls of dough with a medium cookie scoop or a large spoon, placing them 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Top each cookie dough ball with extra crushed peppermint candy, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Store any extra cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
