You don’t have to wait for the holidays to enjoy these delicious chocolate chip and peppermint crunch crackles. The crunchy Rice Krispies gives this candy a delightful snap. The chocolate chips and the peppermint give this candy a sweet and minty flavor that will please the whole family. Enjoy this treat anytime you need something sweet and crunchy.
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CHOCOLATE CHIP AND PEPPERMINT CRUNCH CRACKLES
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolates melt and mixture is smooth. Remove pan from heat. Mix in finely crushed mints and 6 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Cool mixture to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Whisk eggs into chocolate mixture, 1 at a time, then whisk in vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour mixture, then chocolate chips into chocolate mixture. Cover batter and chill until firm enough to shape, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 1 generous tablespoonful for each cookie, roll dough between moistened palms into 1 1/4-inch-diameter balls, then arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until puffed and cracked on top but still soft to touch in center, about 11 minutes. Let stand on sheets 5 minutes. Press coarsely crushed mints onto tops of cookies or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Transfer to racks; cool completely. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper in refrigerator.)
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS
Use these simple chocs as a garnish for desserts or serve with after-dinner coffees
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Treat
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and mix the sugar with the peppermint essence. When the chocolate has melted, cool for 1 min, mix with the sugar, then pour into the tray. Spread to a very thin layer and chill until completely firm. Snap into shards to serve. Perfect as a garnish for puddings or with an after-dinner coffee.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE CHIP AND PEPPERMINT CRUNCH CRACKLES
AKA...peppermint crinkle cookies...from Bon Appetit. Time does not include time for dough to chill.
Provided by Little Suzy Homemak
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine bittersweet chocolate, 1/2 cup butter and unsweetened chocolate in heavy large saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolates melt and mixture is smooth. Remove pan from heat. Mix in finely crushed mints and 6 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Cool mixture to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk eggs into chocolate mixture, 1 at a time, then whisk in vanilla extract. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl to blend. Whisk flour mixture, then chocolate chips into chocolate mixture. Cover batter and chill until firm enough to shape, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Position rack in center of oven and presheat to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 1 generous tablespoonful of each cookie, roll dough between moistened palms into 1 1/4 inch diameter balls, then arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until puffed and cracked on top but still soft to touch in cnter, about 11 minutes. Press coarsely crushed peppermints onto tops of cookies and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Transfer to racks and cool completely.
- Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container between sheets of wax paper in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.3
CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRINKLE COOKIES
My husband always asks for peppermint crinkle cookies at Christmas, and I always have trouble finding a recipe with the perfect cake-to-fudge balance. After years of hits and misses, my husband insisted I write this recipe down. This is for a smaller batch, but can easily be doubled for larger families.
Provided by celestial_tsarina
Time 1h40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix white sugar, cocoa, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Separately mix together flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with above ingredients. Mix in chocolate chips.
- Cover dough and place in a freezer for 1 hour (or refrigerate for 3 hours or longer.)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take dough out of the freezer and remove by rounded tablespoons. Form into balls with clean hands. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out mostly clean, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRUNCH
It doesn't get much easier than this minty holiday-square recipe from TV chef Nikki Elkins, which takes just minutes to prepare.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 28 squares
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. Place graham crackers, sugared-side down, in a single layer on baking sheet with edges touching; set aside.
- Place butter, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer until mixture reduces and is bubbly and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Pour over graham crackers, using an offset spatula to spread if necessary.
- Transfer to oven and bake until bubbling, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool 3 to 4 minutes, and sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Let cool completely; refrigerate briefly if necessary to set chocolate. Break into pieces and serve.
Tips for Making Chocolate Chip and Peppermint Crunch Crackles
- Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the crackles.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the crackles tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the crackles hold their shape.
- Bake the crackles until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the crackles cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their crunch.
Conclusion
Chocolate chip and peppermint crunch crackles are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips and peppermint extract. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these tasty treats in no time. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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