Name: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup cocoa powder; 1½ sticks vegetable shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These crunchy cookies combine the classic winter flavors of chocolate and mint for a treat you won’t be able to stop nibbling!

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

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Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cocoa powder
1½ sticks vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder and whisk together. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream shortening and sugar for 2 minutes or just until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well until fully incorporated. Add peppermint extract and mix well. Slowly mix in dry ingredients and beat on low speed until mixture comes together and forms a ball.
Scoop out 1-inch balls and roll between the palms of your hands. Place on parchment paper and flatten with fingers or a spatula to about 1/8” thick. Sprinkle cookies with crushed candy and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until set. Cook 5 minutes on sheet pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.