{"id":23724,"date":"2025-01-12T02:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T02:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/chocolate-peppermint-kisses-cookies-eat-the-love\/"},"modified":"2025-01-12T02:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T02:44:22","slug":"chocolate-peppermint-kisses-cookies-eat-the-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=23724","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Peppermint Kisses Cookies – Eat The Love"},"content":{"rendered":"


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This chocolate peppermint kisses cookies have a holiday flair with the peppermint kiss and sprinkles and they\u2019re super easy to make!<\/p>\n

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Though my secret ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms<\/a> are a classic holiday cookie in our household, they\u2019re also a year-round treat for us. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate make them something that we can enjoy all the time. But peppermint kisses are a seasonal item, only popping up at the store during the holiday season. And when I see them, I can\u2019t help but grab a bag! And that means I make these chocolate peppermint kisses cookies!<\/p>\n

Like the peanut butter blossoms, these cookies have a chocolate kiss in the center of them, but with a festive red and white striped peppermint white kiss instead of the original chocolate! And since the kisses are peppermint flavored and the combination of mint and chocolate is a classic one (which I adore as evident by my peppermint striped cookie<\/a>, mint chocolate chip cookie<\/a>, white chocolate peppermint cookies with sea salt<\/a>, and peppermint Texas sheet cake<\/a>) I added a touch of peppermint extract in the chocolate cookie dough, as well as a roll in red and green sprinkles before you bake them, make these holiday cookies even more joyful to make and serve.<\/p>\n

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How to make these cookies<\/h2>\n

Though they look like they might be complicated to make, these holiday cookies are actually easy to make. Make a basic peppermint chocolate cookie dough by creaming together butter, sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a touch of instant espresso (which helps boost the chocolate flavor). Cream until the sugary butter mixture clings to the side of the bowl.<\/p>\n

Add the eggs, one at a time, then the flour and cocoa. Shape into balls of dough, then roll in holiday sprinkles. <\/p>\n

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Bake and once done, immediately press a peppermint kiss in the middle of the still warm cookie. The heat from the cookie will melt the bottom of the kiss slightly, adhering it to the cookie. Let cool completely before storing or serving.<\/p>\n

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What sort of cocoa to use<\/h2>\n

This cookie dough uses Dutch-processed cocoa, which is an alkalized cocoa with a darker color and more mellow chocolate flavor. Hershey\u2019s special dark cocoa is a very commonly available Dutch-processed cocoa but there are others available at well stocked grocery stores like Guittard\u2019s Cocoa Rouge (in the red canister) or Ghirardelli\u2019s Dutch-process cocoa (the purple bag).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I used Dutch-process cocoa not only for the more mellow flavor, which works well with the peppermint, but also for the dark rich color. But if all you have is natural cocoa, you can swap the same amount of cocoa for the Dutch-process. However, you should also omit the baking powder and use 1\/2 teaspoon of baking soda instead. Natural cocoa is acidic and will react with the baking soda to leaven the cookie. Expect the resulting cookie to look slightly lighter in color and taste different than those made with Dutch-process cocoa. But it will still be fun and tasty!<\/p>\n

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How to store<\/h2>\n

These cookies store well, though the kisses on top do make it a little more challenging to store in layers. I recommend storing them in a single layer, in an air tight container for 3 to 4 days at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months, but again, I would recommend freezing them in a single layer in a container, otherwise the fragile tips of the peppermint kisses might snap off. They\u2019ll still taste great, but won\u2019t look quite as nice.<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Peppermint Kisses Cookies<\/h2>\n

These joyful and festive peppermint chocolate cookies have a red and white striped peppermint white chocolate kiss in the middle of each cookie. I roll the dough in a green and red sprinkles to give them an even more festive holiday look but you can skip this step if you wish. Unwrap the peppermint kisses while the cookies are baking, maximizing your time and ensuring they are ready the cookies come out of the oven. The kisses need to be added to the still warm cookies otherwise they won\u2019t adhere to them.<\/p>\n

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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>coffee time, Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>christmas, cookies, holiday, peppermint, white chocolate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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