Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published March 18, 2020 4:01 am
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A rich and chocolatey treat!

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Ingredients

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 — 11-1/2 oz. package milk chocolate chips
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Directions

~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 two inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

~Bake at 375° for 10 to 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.

~Makes about 3-1/2 dozen.

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