Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Treats |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 80 |
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Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty chocolate cookies waiting for him. They're quick and easy for the whole family to make together. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup baking cocoa |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips |
white chocolate frosting: |
1/2 cup white baking chips |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a microwave, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Cool.
4. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chips. Frost cookies; sprinkle with peppermint candies. Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.
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