Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are gooey, crunchy, and irresistibly decadent. They're as delicious as they are easy to make!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Using an electric mixer, blend the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until it forms a fluffy mixture

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla extract and thoroughly mix

Step 3

Add the pancake mix, then mix until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Chop the peppermint candy into chunky pieces, then fold into the batter

Step 5

Refrigerate and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes - and preheat oven to 350

Step 6

Scoop the batter onto parchment paper or a greased baking sheet. About 2 tbsp per scoop makes 24 cookies. Space scoops 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake at 350 for 12 to 20 minutes depending on how gooey vs crunchy you want them and how big the cookies are

Step 8

Allow cookies to cool before eating them. They will be crumbly at first and need time to set.