CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SPRITZ COOKIES

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I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends. I love to watch them crack a smile when they see a plate full of cookies. -Margaret Otley, Waverly, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-12 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle crushed candies over cookies. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Nasibu Mallya
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.


Erin Noaid
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint.


Omid Sharker
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Iqu Naz
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I made these cookies for my kids' school holiday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the festive colors and the delicious taste.


Hillary Ochieng
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These cookies are so cute! I love the way the sprinkles make them look like little Christmas trees.


Emmanuel John
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but these cookies are still really good. The chocolate flavor is strong enough to balance out the peppermint.


Lavictoire Christel
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


blake Coleman
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have something on hand for unexpected guests.


Garry Madeba
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I love these cookies! They're the perfect combination of chocolate and peppermint. I especially love the little bit of crunch from the sprinkles.


Brian Kibii
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.