Description
Delicious chocolate cookies decorated with white chocolate and crushed peppermint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 0 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips or melts
- crushed peppermint or sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and milk to the butter mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture while mixing on low. Once combined, increase speed to medium-high, beating until the dough is uniform in texture.
- Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Roll out the dough between two pieces of wax paper to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Optionally, dip embossers in flour and gently press onto cookies before chilling for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until set around the edges and slightly soft in the center. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into melted white chocolate and place back on the baking sheets. Top with crushed peppermint or sprinkles.
- Place decorated cookies in the freezer for a few minutes to help the chocolate set quickly.
Notes
- For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- Use various toppings like sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg