Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Servings 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted salted butter
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
**For garnish:**
- 8 oz white chocolate
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
**For the cookies:**
- In a stand mixer bowl, blend melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix on medium for 1 minute.
- Add eggs and mix on low until incorporated. Add flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until everything is combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a medium cookie dough scoop (about 2.5 tablespoons per ball) to make 20 even cookies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Space the chilled cookie dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are just set. Let cool on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
**To decorate:**
- Microwave white chocolate in a heatproof bowl for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat until completely melted and smooth. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Once cookies are cool, dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate and place on the parchment paper. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on the white chocolate.
- Repeat for all cookies and allow the chocolate to set for about 20 minutes. Serve and savor the deliciousness!
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