Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
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Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are dipped in white chocolate and crushed peppermints for a great addition to your holiday cookie tray!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 15 peppermint candies crushed
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm. 20-30 minutes in the freezer should do it. Roll dough into an 8-inch log and chill in the fridge until firm, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make sure cookie dough log is round by rolling it gently before slicing. Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on lined baking sheets. Space them about 1-inch apart, they will spread.
- Bake 8-9 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through baking. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks
- When cookies are cooled, melt white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a wide-mouthed microwave-safe bowl. Heat chocolate for 30 seconds at 50% power, and then stir. If needed, repeat heating for 15 seconds at a time and then stir until smooth. (see note!)
- Place crushed peppermints in a shallow, wide-mouthed bowl. Dip a cookie into the white chocolate to coat 1/2 the cookie and then immediately dip the chocolate side in crushed peppermints. (You can also sprinkle the crushed candy onto the white chocolate.)
- Continue working with one cookie at a time until all cookies are coated with white chocolate and candy. Set dipped cookies back on the wire rack to dry and let the chocolate harden. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Be sure to always microwave on 50% power. White chocolate can be fussy. If it gets too hot it will seize. Also, be sure you are using fresh white chocolate chips. Chips that aren't fresh won't melt properly.
- Be sure to always microwave on 50% power. White chocolate can be fussy. If it gets too hot it will seize. Also, be sure you are using fresh white chocolate chips. Chips that aren't fresh won't melt properly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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