Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies
Indulge in the rich and festive flavors of Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies, the perfect holiday treat to warm up your celebrations! These decadent cookies combine the bold bitterness of instant espresso powder with the deep richness of unsweetened cocoa, creating a luxurious mocha base that’s balanced by the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts and pockets of melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. With their soft, chewy centers and just a hint of holiday spice from vanilla, these cookies are a delightful twist on classic Christmas desserts. Easy to whip up in under an hour, they’re ideal for cookie swaps, dessert platters, or just enjoying with a steaming mug of coffee. Make your holiday season memorable with these irresistible homemade treats that capture the cozy, indulgent spirit of Christmas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake each sheet in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies with a glass of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate, and enjoy the holiday cheer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.5 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2015 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.2 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.9 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.9 g | ||
| Protein | 82.0 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 36.8 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 2912 mg | 62% | |
*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.
