Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups: Easy Holiday Dessert Recipe

It all started one chilly December evening when I wanted a cozy treat to share with my family. Inspired by my love for simple, comforting desserts, I created chocolate peppermint cookie cups—soft, chocolatey, and perfectly minty. These treats are quick, easy, and family-friendly, making them ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether you enjoy them warm with a mug of peppermint hot chocolate or as a gift, these cookie cups are irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you’re looking for a festive dessert that’s both indulgent and simple to make, chocolate peppermint cookie cups are the perfect choice. These chocolate peppermint cookie cups combine soft, chewy chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint flavor, creating a treat that feels like a holiday hug in every bite. Whether you’re filling them with peppermint hot chocolate or sprinkling crushed peppermint chocolate chips on top, this chocolate peppermint cookies recipe is quick, family-friendly, and completely customizable.

These chocolate peppermint cups aren’t just delicious—they’re versatile. You can transform them into peppermint chocolate truffles, mini treats for holiday gift-giving, or a fun activity to make with kids. With the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups, every bite balances rich chocolate and minty sweetness perfectly. This double chocolate peppermint cookie recipe is ideal for weeknight desserts, festive gatherings, or even cozy nights with a mug of peppermint hot chocolate. These peppermint chocolate cookies recipe ideas make dessert preparation easy, fun, and deliciously memorable.

Ingredients for This Recipe

To make the ultimate chocolate peppermint cookie cups, it’s important to understand the role of each ingredient. Unsalted butter and sugars create a soft, chewy base, while eggs and vanilla add richness and depth of flavor. All-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt provide structure, balance sweetness, and enhance the chocolate flavor. Peppermint chocolate chips bring in bursts of minty chocolate throughout. For the filling, heavy cream and chopped chocolate create a smooth, creamy ganache, and peppermint extract intensifies the mint flavor. Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes add a festive crunch, and mini marshmallows make it perfect for pairing with peppermint hot chocolate. This chocolate peppermint cookies recipe is not only simple but also customizable, letting you create the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups to suit your taste.

🛒 Ingredients (makes 12 cookie cups)

For the Cookie Cups:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup peppermint chocolate chips

For the Filling / Topping:

½ cup heavy cream
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Mini marshmallows (optional)

How to Make This Recipe

Making chocolate peppermint cookie cups is easier than you might think, and the results are always impressive. This chocolate peppermint cookies recipe starts with a soft, chocolatey base enhanced with peppermint chocolate chips for bursts of minty flavor. Once baked into chocolate peppermint cups, the centers are ready to hold a creamy peppermint hot chocolate filling or a decadent ganache. You can even transform them into peppermint chocolate truffles for a fun twist. Using this double chocolate peppermint cookie recipe ensures each bite is rich, chewy, and full of peppermint goodness. Following these chocolate peppermint cookie cups recipes will give you the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups, perfect for family-friendly treats, holiday parties, or cozy winter nights.

🛒 Steps to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
Fold in peppermint chocolate chips to the dough
Scoop dough into muffin cups, shaping each into a cup
Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft
Press down centers immediately to deepen cups and cool completely
Heat heavy cream and stir in chopped chocolate with peppermint extract to make filling
Spoon filling into cooled chocolate peppermint cookie cups
Top with crushed peppermint candies, mini marshmallows, or drizzle with melted chocolate

Expert Cooking Tips

Creating the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups requires attention to detail and a few helpful tricks. Using high-quality peppermint chocolate chips in your chocolate peppermint cookies recipe ensures each bite has a balanced minty sweetness. When shaping your chocolate peppermint cups, slightly chilling the dough makes it easier to form perfect cups without cracking. For a festive touch, fill your cookie cups with peppermint hot chocolate or turn them into peppermint chocolate truffles for holiday gatherings. Following these chocolate peppermint cookie cups recipes guarantees the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups every time. This double chocolate peppermint cookie recipe is perfect for both beginner bakers and experienced cooks looking for a fun, family-friendly treat.

💡 Expert Tips for Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups

Chill dough slightly before shaping to prevent cracks in chocolate peppermint cups
Use high-quality peppermint chocolate chips for stronger mint flavor
Cool cookie cups completely before filling with peppermint hot chocolate or ganache
Press down centers immediately after baking to form perfect cups
Customize toppings with crushed peppermint candies, mini marshmallows, or chocolate drizzle
Transform cooled cookie cups into peppermint chocolate truffles for gift-giving
Follow this chocolate peppermint cookies recipe closely for consistent texture and flavor
Double chocolate peppermint cookie recipe works well for both mini and standard-sized cups

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Chocolate peppermint cookie cups are a festive and indulgent treat that combine the rich, fudgy flavor of chocolate with the refreshing brightness of peppermint. Whether you fill them with peppermint hot chocolate, create peppermint chocolate truffles, or sprinkle with peppermint chocolate chips, this chocolate peppermint cookies recipe is versatile, family-friendly, and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Following these chocolate peppermint cookie cups recipes ensures you’ll make the best chocolate peppermint cookie cups every time, delighting friends and family with every bite.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups

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• Author: Savannah
• Total Time: 40–45 minutes
• Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Soft and chewy chocolate cookie cups filled with peppermint-flavored cream or hot chocolate, perfect for holiday parties or cozy winter nights. Topped with crushed peppermint candies or chocolate drizzle, these festive treats combine the richness of chocolate with refreshing peppermint in every bite.

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Ingredients

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🛒 Ingredients (makes 12 cookie cups):

For the Cookie Cups:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup peppermint chocolate chips

For the Filling / Topping:

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

• Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

• Mini marshmallows (optional)

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Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Cups

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in peppermint chocolate chips.

6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly and forming a cup shape with your fingers.

Step 2: Bake the Cookie Cups

1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are slightly soft.

2. Remove from oven and immediately press down centers with a small spoon to create deeper cups.

3. Cool completely in the pan.

Step 3: Prepare Peppermint Filling

1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

2. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. Add peppermint extract and mix well.

Step 4: Fill and Decorate

1. Spoon chocolate peppermint filling into cooled cookie cups.

2. Top with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, and mini marshmallows if desired.

3. Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops for extra flair.

Notes

• Make Ahead: Cookie cups can be baked a day in advance; fill right before serving.
• Mini Version: Use mini muffin tins for bite-sized treats.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to a week.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
• Category: Dessert / Holiday Treat
• Method: Baked / Filled / Decorated
• Cuisine: American