DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRUNCH COOKIES

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao; 15 to 16 ounces), divided
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 large eggs
4 candy canes or 16 red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Stir 2 cups chocolate chips in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Measure 2/3 cup melted chocolate; transfer to small metal bowl and reserve for drizzling. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Add sugar and both extracts; beat until smooth. Add eggs; beat to blend. Beat in melted chocolate from medium bowl. Add dry ingredients; beat just to blend. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Measure 1 level tablespoonful dough; roll dough between palms to form ball. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies 11/2 inches apart. Bake cookies until cracked all over and tester inserted into center comes out with large moist crumbs attached, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes. Transfer cookies on parchment paper to racks to cool completely. Rewarm reserved 2/3 cup chocolate over small saucepan of simmering water. Using fork, drizzle chocolate over cookies. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over, arranging some pieces with red parts showing. Chill just until chocolate sets, about 20 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 weeks ahead. Store airtight in freezer. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Raja Prasai
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These cookies are the best!


Mahin Vai
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Malik Asif
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Mina Yadav
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I can't wait to make these cookies again.


TTV_dounutbully
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These cookies are a must-try!


Halimatu Massaquoi
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I highly recommend these cookies.


Tameka Rolle
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These cookies are so delicious, and they're also really beautiful.


Antony Ngugi
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I love how festive these cookies look.


starwork
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat.


After
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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfectly.


Xolani Nxele
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sohel Rana Rana
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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint in these cookies. They're so rich and decadent, but they're also refreshing thanks to the peppermint.


Drmahad Hassan
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so delicious and festive, and they're perfect for the holidays.