Holiday Peppermint Chocolate Cookies:

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ByHeather Schiefelbein

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or white chocolate melting wafers
  • Crushed peppermint candies for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  7. Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the white chocolate chips or melting wafers according to the package instructions. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
  9. Sprinkle Peppermint: While the white chocolate is still soft, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies on top for decoration.
  10. Set and Enjoy: Allow the white chocolate drizzle to set before serving. Enjoy these festive Peppermint Chocolate Cookies!

Feel free to adjust the quantities and customize the recipe to suit your preferences. Happy baking!

Here’s an approximate nutritional breakdown per cookie (assuming you make about 36 cookies from the given recipe):

nutrition information

Per Cookie:

  • Calories: 150-170 kcal
  • Total Fat: 8-10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5-6g
  • Cholesterol: 25-30mg
  • Sodium: 70-90mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 20-25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2-3g
    • Sugars: 14-18g
  • Protein: 2-3g

These values are rough estimates and can vary based on the specific ingredients and serving sizes you use. If you have specific dietary requirements or are using particular brands, I recommend calculating the nutrition information using a nutrition calculator or consulting with a registered dietitian for more accurate details.

ENJOY AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

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