Rich, soft and chewy, fudgy Triple Chocolate Mocha Peppermint Crunch Cookies for the Christmas Holidays! These cookies are so festive, and that peppermint crunch on top is like a Christmas dream come true!

And let's not forget, there IS a hint of coffee to give it a delectable, rich chocolate mocha flavor! Like these Fudgy Macadamia Mocha Brownies too!

Have you noticed I'm obsessed with coffee extract lately? I used it here and here and I'm pretty sure I'll still be percolating on bringing you more sweets, using it along with a recipe or two including peppermint.

Christmas Time, Peppermint is Epic!

It's everywhere! I just gotta say....I do love the pop of the vibrant peppermint color on these cookies!

Ok....When it comes to the coffee extract? If you don't have it, or dislike it, you can always change up the coffee extract with vanilla extract or even peppermint extract. Trust me, it really does suck!! Of course, I've done it before....UGH!

The BEST TIPS when it comes to Peppermint!

If you use peppermint cookies or anything peppermint, in an assortment of goodies, remember these words of wisdom. "Always package them separately in a ziplock or something similar, because everything will taste like peppermint."

Remember to use the peppermint extract sparingly, as it can overpower the cookie dough and then that would really, really suck. And you don't want that, or at least I don't and I'm pretty sure the people receiving won't either!

I don't want my ‘Awesome’ Peanut Butter Cup Cookies , my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies or my Awesome Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies to have any peppermint trace to them.

If you love chocolate peppermint desserts during the holidays, 19 Peppermint Flavored Desserts is the collection of your dreams over at RecipeLion. 🙂

But, do try these delicious, yummy Triple Chocolate Mocha Peppermint Crunch Cookies! Excellent with a glass of cold milk, hot chocolate or coffee...but of course!!

More Holiday Treats!

Check out 10 Super Sweet Christmas Tree Desserts To Pine Over!

Triple Chocolate Mocha Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Kim Lange

Rich, soft and chewy, fudgy Triple Chocolate Mocha Peppermint Crunch Cookies for the Christmas Holidays! These are so festive, and that peppermint crunch on top is like a Christmas dream come true! And let's not forget, there IS a hint of coffee to give it a delectable, rich chocolate mocha flavor!

4.20 from 10 votes

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Course Dessert

Calories

Ingredients

1 cup butter cold
1 cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar tightly packed
2 eggs
2 teaspoon coffee extract I used Nielsen Massey Coffee Extract
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract I used Nielsen-Massey Peppermint Extract
2 ¼ cups All purpose flour or Bob's Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder I like using ½ regular, ½ dark or black cocoa powder
2 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips only if you want more chocolate! (I did not add them in)

Chocolate Drizzle and Sprinkles

½ cup chocolate chips for melting on top
½ teaspoon canola oil
Peppermint crunch sprinkles or Peppermint candy crushed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper.
Using a mixer, cream butter until light and creamy for 2 minutes.
Add in sugar and brown sugar and beat until well combined.
Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is fully incorporated into batter.
Add in coffee extract and peppermint extract and mix.
In a separate bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt using whisk, no lumps.
Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Using a large cookie scoop, (¼ cup), scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet.
Space dough at least 2" apart - 6 per cookie sheet
Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes.
Cookies should be starting to firm up but still soft in the middle.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan on a wire rack for at least five minutes.
Allow to cool completely prior to storing.
Melt chocolate chips with canola oil in microwavable bowl, for 20 seconds, and then another 15 seconds if needed, stirring well in between.
Put in ziplock bag, snip end and glaze chocolate drizzle back and forth across cookies.
Add sprinkles, let set until drizzle has set.
Makes approximately 24 cookies.

Notes

Substitute coffee extract with 2 teaspoons vanilla or ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract.

Keyword chocolate, christmas cookies, coffee, cookies, mocha, peppermint

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Comments

ChocolaTess says

December 05, 2017 at 9:26 am

Hi Lene! Depending if they aren't eaten within 24 hours, up to 3-4 days and sealed tightly. Longer if refrigerated maybe a day or two and up to 3 months if frozen. 🙂
Lene says

December 04, 2017 at 11:02 pm

How long can these cookies last? 🙂
ChocolaTess says

November 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm

You are a woman after my own heart!! Never enough chocolate! 🙂 Enjoy Heather!!
Heather says

November 27, 2017 at 2:17 pm

I'm going to make these this week! They look so delish! There is never enough chocolate in my opinion! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
ChocolaTess says

November 13, 2017 at 1:06 pm

Thank you so much Catherine! We love the chocolatey! 😀
Catherine says

November 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

These are absolutely gorgeous, Kim! A Christmas dream cookie and sooooo chocolatey!! 😀
ChocolaTess says

November 12, 2017 at 12:42 pm

Thank you so much Amy! We always have to be on our toes! hehe
Amy | FoodEtcaetera says

November 12, 2017 at 11:30 am

Perfect holiday cookies.... I think I should make a batch already.... you know, just to be ready 🙂 🙂
ChocolaTess says

November 11, 2017 at 2:34 pm

Thank you Heather! 😀
ChocolaTess says

November 11, 2017 at 2:33 pm

Awww...thank you 2pots2cook!
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

November 11, 2017 at 1:55 pm

i will never get tired of chocolate mint things! love how dark and rich these look (:
2pots2cook says

November 11, 2017 at 12:10 pm

So into coffee these days, both of us !! Thank you dear !
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

November 10, 2017 at 11:54 pm

These cookies sound like the perfect holiday cookies. That peppermint is perfect for Christmas! Yum!!
ChocolaTess says

November 10, 2017 at 2:52 pm

IKR!! It wasn't what you were going for, that is for sure! Thanks so much Shauna!! Have a great weekend too!!
Shauna | Linden & Lavender says

November 10, 2017 at 1:25 pm

Perfect for the holidays! They sound delicious. Yes, I have learned the hard way and made that mistake of mixing mint flavoured cookies with shortbreads... 🙁
Have a wonderful weekend!
ChocolaTess says

November 10, 2017 at 8:00 am

I'm all about the cookies Maria, so they will keep coming! Stop on by anytime and have a great weekend! yourself!
ChocolaTess says

November 10, 2017 at 7:59 am

Thank you Katherine! Me too! Peppermint is totally Christmas! 😀 Have a great weekend!
maria | kitchenathoskins says

November 10, 2017 at 1:36 am

All the cookies!!! Guess I just have to stop by here during December for my cookie exchange recipes. This would be a pretty and not to mention a tasty addition to the plate. Keep it coming my friend:)
Katherine | Love In My Oven says

November 09, 2017 at 10:20 pm

Yay! These scream all things Christmas. I'm so excited to see all of the peppermint-y things start circulating. You're off to a great start!!