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chocolate-mint crinkles

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Recipe by
Carol Harlow-Carlson
@chcreates
Wenham, MA

I prefer to use mini chocolate chips because there is more even distribution throughout the cookie. Not a chocolate mint fan? Don't miss out! Simply omit the peppermint extract and the crushed candy canes, and increase the espresso powder to 2 tsp - they're just as delicious! I taught my friend Leslie how to make these delicious chocolate treats for an office cookie 'swap' - it's really a contest. She is a self-proclaimed non-baker, but not so after winning the office 'swap' and bragging rights with these babies. Don't over bake them! You want them chewy, not crunchy.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate-mint crinkles

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    dutch process cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    instant espresso powder
  • 1 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp
    peppermint extract
  • 16 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • FOR GARNISH
  • 2-3
    candy canes, crushed in plastic bag with rolling pin

How To Make chocolate-mint crinkles

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt & espresso powder. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, or a mixing bowl using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy on medium speed.
  • 3
    Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl, add vanilla and peppermint extract. Beat until combined.
  • 4
    Stir in flour mixture until incorporated, do not over beat. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • 5
    Pour crushed candy canes onto a flat plate. Use a tablespoon or a 1 oz. scoop to portion out balls of dough. Gently press one side of the dough ball into crushed candy canes, and lay dough candy cane side up on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake for approximately 10 minutes, in a preheated 350 degree oven. Yields approximately 4 dozen cookies.
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