Chocolate-Peppermint Delight Cookies

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A wonderful hybrid cookie, combining the timeless classic chocolate chip cookie and the ever-popular Thin Mint® cookies.

Submitted by mcl3086
Published on December 14, 2011
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 60 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 (10 ounce) package creme de menthe baking chips (such as Andes®)

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Drizzle:

  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate

  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract and blend for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in flour and baking soda. Add creme de menthe chips and pecans and mix thoroughly by hand.

  2. Chill dough for 15 to 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  4. Scoop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies just start to brown, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; let rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

  6. Meanwhile, place chocolate for drizzle in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Add peppermint extract and stir to combine thoroughly.

  7. Cut a small portion of a corner of a zip-top bag off with scissors; transfer in dark chocolate mixture. Drizzle over cooled cookies and allow chocolate to harden.

Cook's Note:

For a Christmas presentation, consider dusting the drizzled cookies with finely ground candy canes, while the drizzle is still soft.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115 Calories
7g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 33mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.