Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Treats Recipe

By Valarie

Ingredients

• WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
• 1/2 cup white baking chips
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Details

Servings 80
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Cool.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chips. Frost cookies; sprinkle with peppermint candies. Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.