Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

The Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies is just one of the many easy cookies we like to make for the cookie exchange.

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Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

You can tell Christmas is coming when we start thinking of what cookies we will be making for the cookie exchange. The Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies is just one of the many easy cookies we like to take with us.

Not only are they easy, but everyone loves them. Even the kids. So let's start baking and planning for Christmas. Of course you can change out the chocolate that you dip them in and make them green or red or even purple if you want. 😉

Candy Cane Cookies Ingredients

Butter, softened
Sugar
Egg
Vanilla
Flour
Cocoa Powder
Baking Powder
Salt
Wilton White Chocolate Melts
Peppermint Extract
Mini Candy Canes, crushed
Candy Cane Sprinkles
**For exact amounts, please see recipe card below.

How to Make Peppermint Christmas Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar.

Add in the egg and vanilla and beat well.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add it into the sugar mixture and mix until combined well.

Use a cookie scoop to drop cookie dough onto cookie sheets and bake for about 8-10 minutes.

Cool the cookies completely.

Melt the white chocolate per package directions and dip each cookie into the chocolate until coated halfway.

Put 2 candy cane sprinkles on the white chocolate and sprinkle crushed candy canes around on the chocolate. Let harden.

Pretty and scrumptious cookies for any holiday party!

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