This is one of my family's favorite cookies. My brother baked them for a Boy Scout fundraiser, and they were a top seller! They look like gingersnaps, but they're flavored with peppermint candies and are quite crispy. It's no wonder they're always such a hit.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; cool. In another bowl, beat egg, 2/3 cup sugar, oil, corn syrup and extracts until combined. Beat in melted chocolate. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into peppermint mixture. Fold in candies and remaining chocolate chips., Place remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked and cookies are set, 12-15 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Mercy Garises
garises.m41@hotmail.comThese cookies were a bit too minty for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more balanced flavor.
Jessica Ezeilo
jezeilo@yahoo.comI love how these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for holiday parties.
Noluthando Thandokazi
thandokazin18@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. They're not too sweet and they have just the right amount of crunch.
Jam Sahb
j.sahb@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy. They didn't have the nice snap that I was expecting.
AbdurRehman Saif
a62@yahoo.comThese cookies are so delicious! I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors melt together in my mouth.
melese tekela
melese.tekela@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Keeley VanDon
vandon.keeley95@hotmail.comI love how these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for Christmas parties.
TheBadkidsofficial
thebadkidsofficial@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Usman khalid
k17@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the cookies to turn out right. They always end up being too dry.
Mbalentle _Sokaliwe
_.mbalentle@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love how festive they look, too.
warner gibbs
w.g@aol.comThese cookies were a bit too minty for my taste. I would have preferred a more balanced flavor.
Aliyanah Stallworth
aliyanahs@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.
Waswa “Aaron” abdul
a_w85@yahoo.comThese cookies are amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
Daniel Nikolaeff
daniel.n31@yahoo.comI had a hard time getting the cookies to snap. They were more like soft chocolate cookies.
Sudip Pangeni
sudip_p@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.
Ya Boy Nico
nico_y@yahoo.comThese cookies are delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors are perfect together. I love how they melt in my mouth.
Nd Billal
b_n33@aol.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.
Nia Banks
nia54@gmail.comThese cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success.
Vadeer Hadi
h.v@hotmail.comI love how easy these cookies are to make! I was able to whip up a batch in no time. They're also really delicious. The chocolate and peppermint flavors go together perfectly.
Laxmi Limbu
l_laxmi99@gmail.comThese chocolate peppermint snaps were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing, with just the right amount of chocolate and peppermint. I will definitely be making these again.