PINK PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE SNOWFLAKE COOKIES
Yields: approximately 6 dozen 2-inch cookies
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) slightly softened, unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
TO DECORATE
  • 12 oz bag pink candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
  • Optional sprinkles or pearls
PREPARATION
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, beating until well incorporated. Gradually mix in remaining dry ingredients until dough comes together.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  5. Break off manageable pieces of chilled dough and roll between two sheets of parchment paper until about ΒΌ inch thick. Peel off top layer of parchment paper and cut cookies to desired shapes.
  6. Carefully transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes until edges are crisp, but not darkened.
  7. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
TO DECORATE
  1. Melt candy melts according to package directions.
  2. Stir in peppermint extract until well combined.
  3. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with #1 tip or a Ziplock bag with corner cut off.
  4. Pipe desired decorations and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container or packaging for gifting.
NOTES
Chocolate cookie recipe from thedecoratedcookie.com
Recipe by Bake Love Give at https://bakelovegive.com/pink-peppermint-chocolate-snowflake-cookies/