CHOCOLATE-AND-PEPPERMINT STARS
The peppermints can be crushed in a food processor or placed in a plastic bag, covered with a kitchen towel, and smashed using the flat side of a mallet or a skillet. They will melt when baked within the star cutouts, which vary in sizes. Look for shapes that have a smaller (about 1 inch) counterpart to use for removing the interior space.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely grind peppermint candies in a food processor.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until combined, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg, then vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Reduce speed to low, and gradually beat in flour mixture until combined, about 2 minutes. Shape dough into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet, and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut out star shapes using 2 1/2-, 4 1/2-, and 5-inch cookie cutters. Cut a smaller star from the center of each cookie using cookie cutters that are about 1 inch smaller than the larger cutter used. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each 1 inch apart. Bake until slightly firm, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Fill the center of each cookie with ground peppermints. Bake until candy melts, about 6 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets set on wire racks for 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks, and let cool completely.
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[email protected]These stars are delicious! I highly recommend them.
Ashkan Milani
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'll make these again. They're good, but they're not my favorite.
Naba Arsalan
[email protected]These stars are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and they're not too small.
Ekow Anderson
[email protected]These stars are a bit too minty for my taste. I wish there was less peppermint flavor.
Onelise Sakhikhaya
[email protected]I love that these stars are made with dark chocolate. It gives them a really rich flavor.
Christian Cooke
[email protected]These stars are so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Neneh Jalloh
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stars didn't turn out very well.
Peshadee Tharushika
[email protected]These stars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Aliya Swarnakar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these stars are still delicious. The chocolate flavor is really rich.
Samkelo Ndlovu
[email protected]These stars are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them again next year.
Yeager
[email protected]I made these stars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Gift Bangelo
[email protected]These stars are a bit too crumbly for my taste.
Niraj Bishokarwma
[email protected]I love that these stars are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family and friends.
Reyan Khan
[email protected]These stars are the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.
Saima Sarker
[email protected]These stars are so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.
KOOFI GADUUD
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my stars turned out perfect. They're so festive and delicious.
Kotton Ball
[email protected]These stars are a little too sweet for my taste.
misbah hanif
[email protected]These stars are so cute and delicious. I made them with my kids and we had a lot of fun.
Waheed Gill
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. These stars are the perfect holiday treat.
Sinthuja Video
[email protected]These chocolate and peppermint stars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.