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Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Great Gift Idea to add to your Christmas Gift Basket
Prep Time 30 minutes
Bake Time + Cooling 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 package (11-1/2 ounces milk chocolate chips)
  • 1 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of marshmallow creme into the center of each cookie. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

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Keyword Bread Recipe, Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Gift Ideas, Peppermint