Candy Cane Crackles

By mangia_g2

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1/2 tsp each baking soda and salt
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/3 cup each light brown sugar and granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 8 oz candy canes, finely crushed
• 4 oz bittersweet (70% cocoa solids) chocolate, chopped into chip-size bits

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment.

Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

Combine butter and sugars in a medium bowl; cream together until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of bowl, add egg and vanilla; beat to combine.

With mixer on low, spoon in dry ingredients; mix to combine. Add crushed candy and chocolate bits; mix until evenly incorporated.

Shape dough into 1" balls. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately use a metal spatula to neaten any edges where a piece of candy may have melted out. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.