Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
45 min.
18
216kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the holiday season with these Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies! Combining the rich taste of chocolate with the refreshing zing of peppermint, these cookies are sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring a festive cheer to your gatherings. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a sweet treat for your family, these cookies bring a merry twist to traditional chocolate cookies.

Each bite reveals a soft and chewy chocolate cookie, complemented by a luscious peppermint filling that’s just the right amount of sweet. The fun doesn’t stop there - the edges are rolled in crushed candy canes, adding both a burst of color and a delightful crunch. Not only do these cookies taste amazing, but they also look stunning, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table.

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes and the ability to serve 18 people, these cookies are both convenient and crowd-pleasing. Whether you’re baking them for a festive occasion or simply treating yourself, the Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies promise to deliver smiles and satisfied cravings. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking for a winter wonderland treat everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups flour 
  • large eggs 
  • ounces peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 0.8 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • drops food coloring red ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened (preferably Dutch-process)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended. Beat in egg.
  2. Add dry ingredients; beat until blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out dough by level tablespoonfuls, then roll into smooth balls.
  4. Place balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Using bottom of glass or hands, flatten each ball to 2-inch round (edges will crack).
  5. Bake until cookies no longer look wet and small indentation appears when tops of cookies are lightly touched with fingers, about 11 minutes (do not overbake or cookies will become too crisp). Cool on sheet 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer chocolate cookies to racks and cool completely.
  7. Using electric mixer, beat powdered sugar and butter in medium bowl until well blended.
  8. Add peppermint extract and 2 drops food coloring. Beat until light pink and well blended, adding more food coloring by dropfuls if darker pink color is desired.
  9. Spread 2 generous teaspoons filling evenly over flat side of 1 cookie to edges; top with another cookie, flat side down, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with remaining cookies and peppermint filling.
  10. Place crushed candy canes on plate.
  11. Roll edges of cookie sandwiches in crushed candies (candies will adhere to filling). (Cookie sandwiches can be made ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein3.88%
Fat34.14%
Carbs61.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.95
Glycemic Load
18.64
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.3691304818444%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
4.69mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.18kcal
10.81%
Fat:8.42g
12.95%
Saturated Fat:5.16g
32.23%
Carbohydrates:34.38g
11.46%
Net Carbohydrates:33.17g
12.06%
Sugar:21.98g
24.42%
Cholesterol:30.67mg
10.22%
Sodium:38.29mg
1.66%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:5.49mg
1.83%
Protein:2.15g
4.31%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.84%
Selenium:5.52µg
7.88%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.59%
Folate:24.59µg
6.15%
Copper:0.11mg
5.65%
Iron:0.96mg
5.31%
Vitamin A:251.36IU
5.03%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.01%
Fiber:1.21g
4.85%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Phosphorus:38.44mg
3.84%
Magnesium:15.14mg
3.78%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.96%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.72%
Potassium:56.03mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious