Cinnamon Chocolate Minties Recipe

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• DRIZZLE:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup coarsely crushed soft peppermint candies
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons finely crushed soft peppermint candies

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candies and dark chocolate chips.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, melt semisweet chips with oil; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with candies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen.