HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

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This is a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now my 13-year-old daughter and I bake them together. They're always a huge hit! The taste is like rich hot chocolate baked into a scrumptious cookie. -Larry Piklor, Johnsburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of marshmallow creme into the center of each cookie. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Brandy Miller
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I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but these cookies were amazing! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Ali dawanj
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Gull Zaman
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These were the best chocolate peppermint cookies I've ever had! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Anonymous User
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Maveer 007
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These cookies were delicious! They were the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. They were also really easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and peppermint cookies.


Krishna Wagle
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I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but these cookies were amazing! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Basanti Maya
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Fourstudents Group
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These were the best chocolate peppermint cookies I've ever had! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Himesh Mahato
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Terrnce Smith
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These cookies were delicious! They were the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. They were also really easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and peppermint cookies.


Kanxa Xterri
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I'm not usually a fan of peppermint, but these cookies were amazing! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


MD AZMAT
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Stephen Ravenfeller
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These were the best chocolate peppermint cookies I've ever had! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Yolande Howes
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I loved these cookies! They were so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Jonah Sellers
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These cookies were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


BradyBurst
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These cookies were delicious! They were the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. They were also really easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and peppermint cookies.


Sukur Alam
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the peppermint flavor complements the chocolate. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Kaly Bahr
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These cookies were so good! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Srdjan Sabo
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're really easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Pubg King King
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These cookies turned out amazing! They were the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint, and they were so soft and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and peppermint.