UPDATE: I made an error on nutritional calculations. I updated it to be correct now. Sorry about that.
Hi Everyone and Happy Wednesday!
Today I have for you one of my favorite, latest cookie creations I have ever made! It is a replica of a White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Latte. Yup, tastes just like it! I was shocked when I took a bite!
These cookies are a mix between a brownie and a cookie! They are crispy around the edges and soft in the middle. The cookies are made with cocoa powder, espresso and filled with white chocolate chips. Before baking, I added a sprinkle of a chopped candy cane which gave it the mint flavor and a tiny little crunch in the center of the cookie! Once they cooled, I drizzled white chocolate over the top. Holy amazing!!! Nothing beats a sweet, chocolaty cookie with a tiny candy cane surprise, a hint of espresso and topped with a smooth chocolate drizzle.
I loved these cookies so much, I gave them all to Jenny to take to her boyfriends house. There was no way I could control myself with them around. I’m kind of a cookie monster, no control!!! But now that I have the recipe and it’s pretty quick to make, I’ll probably be making them soon!! Hmmm, maybe tonight?
The cookies are really easy to make. I melted butter in a pot, added the sugar and whipped in the rest of the ingredients Scoop in a well sprayed mini muffin tin and baked for 10 minutes. You must let them cool completely in the muffin tin to prevent them from breaking. But don’t let that fool you, these are a pretty sturdy cookie and I think they would be great for shipping!
A sweet chocolate espresso cookie filled with white chocolate chips, sprinkled with candy cane pieces and drizzled with white chocolate. A perfect replica of a White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Latte.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 candy cane, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Generously spray mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper muffin cups(spray the paper cups).
- In a small bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt; stir with a fork to combine.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Let it cool slightly, then stir in egg and vanilla, stir until smooth. Stir in flour mixture, then white chocolate chips.
- Portion out about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup and smooth tops with a small spatula or back of spoon. Sprinkle with candy cane pieces. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Let blondies cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
- Once cool, drizzle the top of the cookies with white chocolate. I melted my chocolate in the microwave for 10 seconds, stirred and microwaved for 8 seconds, then stir until smooth. Then I scooped/poured the chocolate in to a plastic baggie, cut the corner and drizzled the chocolate over the top of the cookies. Let the chocolate set before touching.
Notes
Calories: 87.6, Fat: 5.4, Sodium: 61, Cholesterol: 0, Potassium: 20.6, Carbs: 10.9, Fiber: 1.3, Sugar: 7.1, Protein: 1.3
You can sub 1 cup plain greek yogurt for butter, however the texture was chewy and more brownie like then cookie, but it still tasted good!
Calories with Yogurt: 64.9, Fat: 1.9, Sodium: 68, Cholesterol: 0, Potassium: 26.3, Carbs: 10.9, Fiber: 1.7, Sugar: 7.6, Protein: 2
As I am writing this I want one of these cookies!! I wonder if I should make another batch? One thing about blogging, once you make something you eat it and your good! Then you start to write about it and you want to have it again!! Darn those cookies!!
Have a great day!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Could you swap out some of the butter with something else? I feel like an entire stick of butter is so much! They sound yummy!!!
Maybe you could try coconut oil, or greek yogurt? Hmmm, I think I will try it this weekend with greek yogurt. I actually think that might work, I wouldn’t heat it thought, and I would probably add maybe 1 tbsp. coconut oil to it. I have to try this!!
Let me know how the substitution works out! These look great
I will, I’ll try it out this weekend and post next week!!
Yum! I’d love a couple of these with a nice hot peppermint mocha!
i want one of these right now! sound so good!
These look awesome! Love the white chocolate drizzle on top!
Thank you Ashley!
These are so cute, and I love the kitchen towel! I so need better kkitchen towels
Thanks! TJ Maxx has the best kitchen towels and they are cheap!!
Oh my goodness, these look AMAZING. If I could eat my screen I would!
lol, thank you!!
Hello Cookie Queen! Another yummy looking treat. If i was a caroler (sadly I can’t sing) I would sing all night at your door!
You always make me laugh!! I bet you sing better then me!!! I can crack glass with my voice!
My Thursday post involves white choc + peppermint. Great minds think alike! These look awesome and mini food just tastes better
Oh my gosh your drink looks amazing!!! You have to love this flavor combination this time of year!
These look delicious, Jennifer!! I would love for you to link this post to my Tasty Thursdays linky party going on right now. Thanks, Nichi
http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/12/tasty-thursdays-20.html
Thank you for the invite! I linked up!!! Have a great evening!!
Yum! This recipe sounds so delicious, especially for the holidays, probably because it reminds me of one of my favorite holiday drinks! And I love that it’s only 65 calories. Of course, I’d probably eat ten of them! I hope you’ll share this post at our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap going on now: http://thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-cookie-recipe-swap-week-3.html.
I have to admit this is one of my favorite drinks, but even worse it’s in cookie form!!
Thank you for the invite! I linked up!!!
Everything about that sounds good!
Thanks so much for sharing on our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap.
Steph
swtboutique.blogspot.com
Thank you for having me!!