DARK CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE COOKIES Recipes

THE CLASSIC COMBINATION OF CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT MAKE THESE DARK CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE COOKIES THE PERFECT TREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted
• 1/4 cup black cocoa powder sifted
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light-brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 tsp peppermint extract optional
• 1 bag Bright White Candy Melts or white chocolate, melted*
• vegetable shortening as needed to thin candy melts
• crushed candy canes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until light and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). Reduce speed and add egg and peppermint extract. Beat until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
3. Chill dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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