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Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

These Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are a festive delight! Rich chocolate combined with a refreshing minty crunch will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Nestle Tollhouse Dark Chocolate Mint Delightfuls
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
  • 3 regular-sized candy canes (crushed)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and milk to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the Nestle Tollhouse Dark Chocolate Mint Delightfuls, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These cookies freeze beautifully; store in an airtight container.
  • Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.