Chocolate Mint Snowcaps
Indulge in the holiday magic with these irresistibly fudgy Chocolate Mint Snowcaps—soft, chocolatey cookies infused with refreshing peppermint and crowned with a snowy powdered sugar coating! Perfect for your next winter gathering or a cozy night in, these decadent treats combine the richness of cocoa with the coolness of mint for a flavor pairing that's both festive and timeless. With their delicate crackled tops and velvety texture, these cookies are as stunning as they are delicious. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and simple steps to follow, this recipe yields 24 bite-sized delights, making them perfect for sharing at holiday cookie swaps. Whether served alongside a steaming mug of hot cocoa or wrapped up as edible gifts, these Chocolate Mint Snowcaps are sure to be the star of your dessert spread this season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll into balls.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out tablespoons of dough, roll into 1-inch balls, and then roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops have cracked.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Mint Snowcaps with a warm drink or as a festive dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.8 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 2121 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
