Festive Peppermint Chocolate Dipped Cookies to Delight You!
Delicious cookies dipped in rich chocolate and topped with festive peppermint for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and then sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add peppermint extract to the dough.
- These cookies make great gifts during the holiday season.