Chocolate Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies

Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
USA

These cookies are pretty simple to make, can be frozen for future cookie baking (see step 4) and are delicious, rich and decadent. Best served with a cup of cold milk. You could also omit the peppermint extract if you dont have it on hand, they will still be wonderful. Recipe adapted from : Sallys Cookie Addiction Cookbook

Chocolate Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies

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Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
USA

These cookies are pretty simple to make, can be frozen for future cookie baking (see step 4) and are delicious, rich and decadent. Best served with a cup of cold milk. You could also omit the peppermint extract if you dont have it on hand, they will still be wonderful. Recipe adapted from : Sallys Cookie Addiction Cookbook
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Ingredients

24 cookies
  1. 1 1/2 cupsall purpose flour, + extra for hands & work surface
  2. 3/4 cupunsweetened natural cocoa powder
  3. 1/4 tsp.salt
  4. 3/4 cupunsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  5. 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  6. 1/4 cupbrown sugar
  7. 1large egg, at room temperature
  8. 1 tsp.vanilla extract
  9. 1 tsp.peppermint extract
  10. 1 (4 oz.)baking bar semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set this aside.

  2. 2

    In a separate large bowl, either using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on med-high speed until smooth and creamy, about a minute or two. Then beat in the sugar until fluffy and combined. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

  3. 3

    Switch the mixer to low speed and add in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Then flour your hands and a work surface lightly. Turn out the dough onto the floured surface and seperate the dough into two even amounts.

  4. 4

    Roll the dough into two seperate logs, roughly 8 inches in length and about 2 1/2 in in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 5 days. You could also freeze the dough logs at this point, for up to 3 months. To thaw, place them in the fridge overnight, then continue on with the baking process from there.

    A picture of step 4 of Chocolate Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies.
  5. 5

    When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a couple of large baking trays with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  6. 6

    Working one at a time, unwrap the dough log and slice into equally sized cookies. You should get about 11-12 per log.

    A picture of step 6 of Chocolate Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies.
  7. 7

    Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart from each other. Bake for 11-13 minutes. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    A picture of step 7 of Chocolate Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies.
  8. 8

    Once cooled, melt the 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate according to its packages directions and drizzle over the top of each cookie. Allow the chocolate to set completely (about 30 or so minutes) before storing them.

  9. 9

    Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Christina
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I love to bake and to try out new recipes! I'm always on the lookout for simple dinners for busy weeknights. A lot of the recipes I post on here are ones I've found on Pinterest or from different bloggers, and that I've tried and really enjoyed, but I always reference to where I got the recipe from in the recipe description and the pictures are my own. If there's no source listed, then it's a rare recipe that I came up with. I have two wonderful kids and I hope to pass on my love of cooking and baking to them.
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