8 days into December and I’m only half way through my Christmas shopping. Most people are in my shoes right now but I’m kind of in a freak out moment. Why you may ask? I’m usually done at this time or trying to get one or two more presents.
This past week I spent lounging around the house fighting off a nasty viral case of bronchitis. Cooking was off limits, baking was off limits and leaving the house was off limits. I was succumbed to the couch and eating whatever I could find in the pantry and refrigerator. My poor family also had to fend for themselves during mealtime. As of Monday morning I can officially say that we all survived.
I even woke up yesterday morning to bake a round of these peppermint patty chocolate cookies. Everyone seemed to LOVE the peppermint chocolate fudge so much that I decided why not incorporate the peppermint patty into a cookie. Chocolate cookies were the only way to go. Like the fudge I wanted the peppermint patty to stand out and be the star of the dish. I made chewy chocolate cookies with peppermint patty in the middle with a chocolate drizzle on top. These cookies are like heaven on a plate. No really they are that good.
You will notice a ton of peppermint patty recipes out there but I decided to make my own with my favorite International Delight Creamer thats flavored with peppermint chocolate truffle. There are a ton of holiday ID flavors out there and I can’t wait to try them all.
Chocolate Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes on medium speed. Slowly add in flour, cocoa, egg, salt, baking soda, vanilla and espresso powder. Mix well and then place 2 teaspoon size balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly flatten the ball and then flash freeze for 5 minutes.
Remove from freezer and bake for 8 minutes. Allow to cool on wire rack.
Peppermint Patty
Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and blend on medium speed until soft and fluffy. Pour the mixture into a piping or zip loc bag and place it in the center of each chocolate cookie.
Topping
Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 15 second intervals until melted. Pour in a piping or zip loc bag and drizzle over the top of each cookie.
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These look so good! I love peppermint patties!
I love the sound of these cookies. So glad you are feeling better!
Such fun cookies!
These look AMAZING!
so glad you’re feeling better!!!!! These cookies look like the perfect addition to the Christmas cookie rotation 😛
Bringing these to work will make me a VERY popular person with my boss. Maybe it might generate a raise?????
I love a good cookie recipe and this looks amazing. there’s nothing better than a chocolate cookie. Great post
These are perfect peppermint coffee dipping cookies!!