EASY CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT COOKIES

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For holiday cookies, peppermint candies move from the candy dish and into deep, slightly bitter chocolate dough to create an irresistibly bold flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
3 large eggs
45 round swirled peppermint candies, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, extracts, and eggs; mix on medium-low speed until combined. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture. Stir in one-third of the candies. Refrigerate dough until firm, about 30 minutes (or wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight).
  • Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, form mounds of dough; dip tops into remaining candies to coat. Place cookies, candy sides up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies until just set, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

Mazmal Rana
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Noor Kausar
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These cookies are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Tili Sheta
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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. These cookies are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Prince Rasel
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Nevaeh Gould
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chocolate peppermint cookie recipe for ages.


Pelepele Chillies
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They're perfect for a cozy night in.


Lonnie Giffin
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.


Usama Hanif
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Alfredo Morales
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I've never made chocolate peppermint cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well!


Glory Erunhe
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty. I love them!


Jeanine Mack
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new favorite of mine.


Lawrence Taylor
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These cookies are so affordable to make. They're a great way to save money on holiday baking.


Carol Hoi
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great activity for a rainy day.


Angela Mitchell
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Friend's Streaming
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for a sweet treat.


Binodh Kushwaha
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Amber Rachelle
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Usama Mumtaz
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Cute Boy
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Odessa Charles
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint.