Easy Peppermint Mocha Cookies are soft, chewy, fudgy and perfect for holiday baking. These cake mix cookies taste just like your favorite peppermint mocha!
Like peppermint mocha coffee? Then, you’ll love these soft and chewy chocolate peppermint mocha cookies!
These chocolate cake mix cookies are bursting with chocolate chips and peppermint flavor in every bite. So, they make awesome Christmas cookies! And, they are super easy to make!
I’m all about baking from scratch. But, there are definitely times when you just need to take a shortcut, especially during holiday baking marathons.
I have a recipe for regular chocolate cake mix cookies, and I have a recipe for double chocolate chip cookies from scratch.
But these, peppermint cookies are extra special! Not only are these chocolate cookies easy to make, but they’re also incredibly fool-proof. And the texture is just perfect!
How to Make Chocolate Cookies from Cake Mix
Making cookies from a cake mix is super easy, and you only need a few ingredients:
- Chocolate cake mix
- Eggs
- Milk, or in this case, peppermint coffee creamer
- Melted butter
- Chocolate chips
- Peppermint extract
- Peppermint baking chips for decorating (optional)
The main difference between making cookies from cake mix instead of a cake is you use less liquid. So, instead of a full cup of creamer or milk, you only need a couple of teaspoons here.
Just mix everything together in a mixing bowl, and fold in your chocolate chips last. Then, scoop up the dough, and place it on your cookie sheets.
I use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy clean up. It’s not necessary, but it definitely helps, and the cookies don’t stick!
I added extra chocolate chips and peppermint baking chips for extra flavor and a pop of color. This part is optional, but really, friends, it makes a huge difference.
Instead of just plain chocolate peppermint cookies, you have a cookie that really does resemble a peppermint mocha! Tastes like one too!
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Easy Peppermint Mocha Cookies Recipe
Easy Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 teaspoons Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer or milk
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping cookies
- peppermint baking chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, and beat slightly
- Stir in the cake mix, melted butter, peppermint extract and peppermint mocha coffee creamer, and mix until well combined
- Stir in the chocolate chips
- Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies
- Place several peppermint baking chips and chocolate chips on top of each cookie
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are slightly firm
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe was originally published as a sponsored post in Nov 2016 and updated as a non sponsored post with new pictures and instructions in Nov 2019
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ERLENE A says
My kids love making cake mix cookies. They’re so easy to make and nice and soft too. I hope it’s ok that I use this in a holiday round-up.
Dee says
Thanks, Erlene. No problem at all! 🙂
Erika says
I’m a little confused on how much this recipe makes. Is it 10 cookies total?
Dee says
It makes about 28 cookies. I’ve updated the amount.
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
Dee these cookies look amazing!!
Miz Helen says
Your Peppermint Mocha Cookies look delicious, I love this combination! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Cathy Trochelman says
YUM!!! These look absolutely delicious….so rich & chocolatey! Totally adding them to my holiday cookie list!
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says
I’ll be dreaming about these! Peppermint and mocha is one of my favorite flavor combos!
Dee says
It’s one of mine, as well — can’t get enough of it during the holidays! 🙂
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
What a delicious cookie for the holiday season! I love the additions of peppermint to the mix!
Dee says
Thanks, Erin. It adds a nice crunch, too. 🙂
Sabrina says
I love the drizzle and crushed peppermint on top! Looks delicious!
Dee says
Thanks, Sabrina. I think the toppings make it look more like a mocha!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
The perfect holiday flavor combination!
Dee says
It really is perfect for the holidays!
Lora @savoringitaly says
Such festive and pretty holiday cookies. I can’t wait to start my cookie baking this year!! Love these!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Lora. I can’t believe the holidays are almost here!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
These cookies are so pretty! I bet they taste amazing too!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Amy. They taste wonderful – I cna’t wait to make more for the holidays!
Summer says
Nice recipe! The cookies turned out lovely ♥
Dee says
Thanks, Summer. My family loved them!