SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Wilton Peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup Wilton Peppermint Crunch, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1/2 package (6 ounces) Wilton Bright White Candy Melts Candy, melted according to package instructions
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare cookie pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- In medium microwave-safe container, combine butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave at half (50%) power 1 minute; stir. Microwave on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate and butter are melted. Stir thoroughly until mixture is smooth and let cool 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat chocolate mixture, sugar, eggs, vanilla and peppermint extracts with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Gradually add flour mixture, scraping down bottom and sides of bowl as necessary, beating until flour is just combined. Stir in 1/4 cup Peppermint Crunch. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie pans, spacing 2" apart.
- Bake 9-12 minutes, or until cookies crack on top. Remove from oven and let cool on pan 5 minutes. Remove to cooling grid and let cool completely.
- Drizzle cookies with melted candy. Immediately sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons peppermint crunch. Refrigerate until candy is set, about 5 minutes, or allow to stand at room temperature until candy is set.
- Makes about 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
JOANN HACKS:
- Note: parchment paper used for baking can be re-used for drizzling cookies. If paper is greasy, turn over to other side.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
CRAFTING TIME: 1-2 Hours
Rated 5 out of
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Delicious on its own
Last week, I made a test batch of delicious peppermint crunch cookies! The peppermint extract was strong, and it greatly enhanced the flavor. I don’t have to add anything else to this recipe. All you have to do is use what you have in your pantry. For me, I used crushed peppermints and melted white chocolate. The cookies still taste good as a result.
Date published: 2023-12-15