Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

By Hollister1121

Hot chocolate peppermint cookies are great for the holidays! Not only do they look great they taste delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 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 (11.5 oz) package milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup marshmallow creme
• 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Preparation

Step 1

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 2 in apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave; 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


To make ahead: Bake and cool cookies as directed. Freeze for up to 1 month. Finish cookies as directed several hours before serving.**