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Mrs. Claus Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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These cookies combine chewy chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a delightful treat. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy winter nights.

  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cold Butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup high-quality Cocoa Powder
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks
  • 23 (3.5-ounce) bars Peppermint Bark or White Chocolate Candy Cane Bar, cut into chunks
  • 3 Candy Canes, crushed

Instructions

  • Cream the cold butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in the vanilla.
  • Whisk together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry mix to the wet mixture; do not overmix.
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped peppermint bark.
  • Preheat oven to 360°F (182°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  • Drop dough onto sheets, spaced well; bake for 10-14 minutes.
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes on warm cookies after baking.

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Notes

Use cold butter for the best texture.
Avoid overmixing the dough for soft cookies.
Adjust peppermint bark amount based on taste preference.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 75
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 20