Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting |
Author: The Crafting Chicks
Chocolate and peppermint are the ultimate flavor combo for Christmas. Throw them together on a perfectly chewy and chocolatey cookie and you've got yourself the perfect holiday dessert! These cookies are great for neighbor treat plates.
Chocolate Cookies
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
Chocolate Ganache
- 1¼ c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 c. heavy cream
Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
- 1 c. butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 2½ c. powdered sugar
- 5-6 peppermint candy canes, crushed
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and melted butter with a wooden spoon. Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls; bake 9-11 minutes.
- Prepare ganache by placing heavy cream in a sauce pan and chocolate chips in a glass bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to avoid scalding, and pour over chocolate chips. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Whisk chocolate and cream together till nice and smooth. Dip the tops of each cookie in the ganache. Set aside to allow ganache to cool and set.
- Prepare peppermint buttercream frosting by placing butter in a medium bowl and mixing with an electric hand mixer till smooth. Add peppermint extract and 2 Tbsp milk; mix again.
- Add powdered sugar ½ c. at a time, mixing after each ½ cup. Add the final tablespoon of milk and mix until smooth.
- Frost each cookie and top with desired amount of crushed up candy cane. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by The Crafting Chicks at https://thecraftingchicks.com/chocolate-cookies-with-peppermint-buttercream-frosting/
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