Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

I had zero intention of making a ton of cookies this year, and now I have at least 5 dozen cookies still sitting in my house. My MOM sent me this recipe, she found it in Woman's Day magazine. The cookies are really yummy, and to save time you can buy the candy cane already broken up.



Here's what you need:

• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 2 cup(s) bittersweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
• 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup(s) sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
• 8 can(s) canes, smashed (about 3/4 cup)

Here's what to do:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
2. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the microwave according to package directions. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the melted chocolate and then the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining chocolate chips.
3. Drop rounded tsps of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 in. apart. Bake, rotating the position of the pans halfway through, until cookies are puffed and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the heavy cream on high until simmering, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining 3/4 cup chips to the cream and let stand for 1 minute. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Spread the chocolate mixture on top of each cookie (about 1/2 tsp each); top with the candy canes. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.

These were super yummy and deadly because they are one bite cookies. I've got more recipes coming today, so be sure to keep checking back!