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Easy Peppermint Mocha Crinkle Cookies for Kids

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These peppermint mocha crinkle cookies are a festive holiday treat with a crackled, snowy top and a soft, fudgy center. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re kid-friendly, forgiving for beginner bakers, and perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Hershey’s Special Dark)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides once.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and the dissolved instant coffee. Mix until just combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  6. Preheat and prep: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll and coat: Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1 ½ inches) and roll into balls. Drop each ball into the powdered sugar, roll to coat generously, and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will look puffy and slightly cracked on top. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Don’t skip the chill time—it’s essential for perfect crackles. Coat generously in powdered sugar for dramatic crinkles. Watch the oven closely; cookies go from perfect to overdone quickly. For extra festive cookies, press crushed candy cane pieces on top right after baking. The dough can be frozen for later use.

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