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!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
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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Amy says
Baking cocoa or hot cocoa?
Emily Grace says
Hi Amy- it should be cocoa powder.
Michelle says
Sweetened? Or unsweetened?
Emily Grace says
Unsweetened
Mary Nagle says
How many cookies in one batch?
Emily Grace says
It depends on how big you make them, I use a cookie scoop and get about 4doz
Julie says
Is that instant pudding mix?
Emily Grace says
Yes, instant pudding mix.
Chris says
How many does this recipe make?????
Emily Grace says
It depends on how big you make them, I use a cookie scoop and get about 4doz
marie says
Why are marshmallows not on the ingredients list….nice
Emily Grace says
“Nice…” job catching that, Marie. I’ve updated the recipe.
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
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!
Jackie Harvell says
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?
Emily Bruno says
Hi Jackie- I used a small package of instant pudding mix. Hope this helps.
Jackie Harvell says
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.
leslie campbell says
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!
Emily Bruno says
Hi Leslie- I used the regular large marshmallows. Hope you enjoy them!
leslie campbell says
Thank you! I’ll be making them for a cookie exchange party this weekend, super excited 🙂
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
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!
Karima H says
Lovely looking cookies. I bet they taste even better. I cannot wait to try out this recipe on my Church family. Thank you sharing
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
So cute! I might have to try these with a boozy homemade marshmallow topping. 😉
Emily Bruno says
Now that sounds good!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
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!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
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 😉