Peppermint Hot Cocoa CookiesPeppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Chocolate, peppermint and marshmallow come together for a much more portable version of cocoa in these delightfully delicious holiday treats.
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Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate
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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings20
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories140
Ingredients
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
3 tbs unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup marshmallow creme (from 7-oz jar)
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, break apart cookie dough. Knead in baking cocoa until thoroughly combined.

 

2. Shape dough into 20 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and press down slightly with fingers. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until centers of cookies are set; cool 2 minutes on pans. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

 

3. Meanwhile, with spatula sprayed with cooking spray, transfer marshmallow creme to microwavable cup sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 60 to 90 seconds or until melted. Cool slightly, then transfer to resealable food-storage plastic bag.

 

4. Cut 1/8 inch from 1 corner of bag, then drizzle cookies with marshmallow creme, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 12 hours before serving.

 

Tip 1 Planning to bring these babies to a cookie exchange? The peppermint protects the marshmallow creme from sticking, but layering between cooking parchment paper or waxed paper will keep them pristine in transit.

 

Tip 2 If hard candy doesn't go over well with the smaller set in your family, make these treats using chopped soft peppermints instead.

 

Nutritional Information

  • 4 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Protein
  • 25 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 15 g Sugars

30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20
Servings
140
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 20 servings
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough, 16 oz
Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$4.25 was $5.49$0.27/oz
3 tbs unsweetened baking cocoa
GHIRARDELLI Premium Baking Cocoa 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 8 OZ Bag
GHIRARDELLI Premium Baking Cocoa 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 8 OZ Bag, 8 Ounce
$6.49$0.81/oz
1 cup marshmallow creme (from 7-oz jar)
Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme, 7 oz
Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme, 7 oz, 7 Ounce
$2.19$0.31/oz
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
Wholesome Pantry Organic Crushed Tomatoes in Purée with Basil, 28 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Crushed Tomatoes in Purée with Basil, 28 oz, 28 Ounce
$2.99$0.11/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 4 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Protein
  • 25 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 15 g Sugars

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, break apart cookie dough. Knead in baking cocoa until thoroughly combined.

 

2. Shape dough into 20 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and press down slightly with fingers. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until centers of cookies are set; cool 2 minutes on pans. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

 

3. Meanwhile, with spatula sprayed with cooking spray, transfer marshmallow creme to microwavable cup sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 60 to 90 seconds or until melted. Cool slightly, then transfer to resealable food-storage plastic bag.

 

4. Cut 1/8 inch from 1 corner of bag, then drizzle cookies with marshmallow creme, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 12 hours before serving.

 

Tip 1 Planning to bring these babies to a cookie exchange? The peppermint protects the marshmallow creme from sticking, but layering between cooking parchment paper or waxed paper will keep them pristine in transit.

 

Tip 2 If hard candy doesn't go over well with the smaller set in your family, make these treats using chopped soft peppermints instead.