Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

The classic combination of chocolate and peppermint make these Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies the perfect treat for the holidays!

THE RECIPE

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.
5. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion dough onto baking sheet (I did 9 cookies per sheet). Bake for approximately 10 mins, or until the middle is set. Cookies will deflate and crinkle a bit upon cooling.
6. Cool on pans for 5 mins then transfer to to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dip in melted candy melts or white chocolate, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Allow to set.

Source: livforcake.com

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