Description
Soft and tender chocolate cookies with a cool peppermint flavor, topped with a smooth white chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate in microwave or double boiler and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies and let chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft, meltaway texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Cookies can be frozen without topping and decorated later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg