Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and cool peppermint with these Chocolate Peppermint Meltaway Cookies. These tender, buttery cookies are topped with a layer of smooth chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
- Shape and bake: Scoop rounded teaspoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix melted chocolate chips with peppermint extract. Dip the tops of cooled cookies into the chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra mint flavor, add peppermint extract to the cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
