Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Can I tell you a secret? I may, or may not, have just decorated my Christmas tree today. Would it be better if I told you the naked tree has been up for two weeks but I just got around to decorating it? No? Not better? Seriously, I don’t know if it was Thanksgiving being so late, or the fact we were on vacation the first week of December, but I can’t believe Christmas is only a week away!!
I was so excited about being in our new house this year for Christmas. We had plans to go all out with lights on the house, and instead we have none… in fact, if I’m being honest here (we’re all friends right?), I just took down my pumpkins from the sidewalk yesterday…! I wanted a huge real tree, as tall as our new, higher ceilings would allow but settled for our old fake tree because it made more sense with all the timing. At least I have been keeping up with Charlotte, our Elf on the Shelf, right? Bonus points for that.
I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad- blogger kids don’t know what holiday it is anyway. We start baking pumpkin treats in August and peppermint in October. Which I guess means I’m really late with these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies. I hope they help you get more in the Christmas mood!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 package chocolate pudding mix
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 package large marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar; blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then add to the wet mixture.
- Drop by spoonful onto ungreased or silicone lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately top each cookie with a marshmallow.
- Return to the oven until the marshmallow begins to melt and spread, about 5 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool before removing to a wire rack.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power for 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Spoon hot chocolate on top of each cookie.
- Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
Nutrition
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Hi, I’d really like to know how big the package of pudding is? Like how many ounces? The instructions aren’t quite clear and I’d love to make these-they look delicious. Thanks!
Baking cocoa or hot cocoa?
Hi Amy- it should be cocoa powder.
Sweetened? Or unsweetened?
Unsweetened
How many cookies in one batch?
It depends on how big you make them, I use a cookie scoop and get about 4doz
Is that instant pudding mix?
Yes, instant pudding mix.
How many does this recipe make?????
It depends on how big you make them, I use a cookie scoop and get about 4doz
Why are marshmallows not on the ingredients list….nice
“Nice…” job catching that, Marie. I’ve updated the recipe.
Emily, these cookies look divine and decadent! I’m sure I could polish off quite a few in a short amount of time. Thanks for sharing! Pinned!
The Cookies Peppermint Hot chocolate, calls for a pkg of chocolate pudding. I that instant or cook and serve? and is it the small pkg or large pkg?
Hi Jackie- I used a small package of instant pudding mix. Hope this helps.
Thank you, I went to the store yesterday and got the cook and serve so I will try it. I would think either on would do.
I want to try these cookies but I’m not sure what size marshmellos to use. Did you use larget marshmellos or mini’s? Can’t wait to make them, they look amazing!
Hi Leslie- I used the regular large marshmallows. Hope you enjoy them!
Thank you! I’ll be making them for a cookie exchange party this weekend, super excited 🙂
Oh Emily these cookies look delicious! Our tree star was crooked for most of the month, so no judging here 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Showcase Your Talent, happy holidays!
Lovely looking cookies. I bet they taste even better. I cannot wait to try out this recipe on my Church family. Thank you sharing
So cute! I might have to try these with a boozy homemade marshmallow topping. 😉
Now that sounds good!
We just put up our tree and only have the lights on:) We have been enjoying lots of hot chocolate though! These cookies look amazing, so soft and fudgy, but the layered frostings make them really stand out. These are so festive and pretty!
Ok so you might feel better when you hear that I have not even started my shopping yet or even wrapped anything!! I have though been indulging in lots of peppermint treats. These cookies look amazing. chocolate and peppermint are the perfect match 😉