Peppermint Mocha Cookie Cups

December 20, 2013

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I’ve always loved cookie cups filled with buttercream frosting. The combination of mocha and peppermint flavors will match perfectly with your cup of coffee

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons instant coffee powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
11/2 cups Hershey's mint chocolate chips
Buttercream:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 tablespoons hot strongly brewed coffee
2 candy canes, crushed, optional
Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses, optional

In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and coffee powder until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir the flour mixture...
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Nutritions

Calories
549

Sodium
115mg
4% DV

Fat
29g
45% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
69g
23% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV