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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Tapendra Bhandari
[email protected]I can't wait to make these stars again for my next holiday party. They're sure to be a hit!
Marshall Morel
[email protected]These stars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and beautiful.
Mr Awais
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real peppermint extract. It gives the stars such a wonderful flavor.
Yadav Premi
[email protected]These stars are the perfect combination of chocolatey and minty. They're sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
Alex Liu
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive and delicious holiday cookie.
Anila Blakaj
[email protected]Overall, I thought these stars were a great holiday treat. They were easy to make, tasted delicious, and looked beautiful.
Faith Siphiwe
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the stars to hold their shape, but I think that was because I didn't chill the dough long enough.
Haroonkhan ahmed
[email protected]These stars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
fares draf
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed these stars. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.
Malak Kabany
[email protected]These stars were a little more work to make than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out so beautiful and tasted amazing.
Tom Hill
[email protected]I made these stars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Naheed Akhtar
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. These stars were the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Rmada Tours
[email protected]These chocolate and peppermint stars were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and tasted delicious.