"A finalist in the Nestlé Kitchens Holiday Cookie contest, Milisa Armstrong created this recipe using the perfect mix of holiday flavors; peppermint, mocha and chocolate. Adding a crushed peppermint to each cookie creates a beautiful and seasonal presentation. The Nestlé Kitchens blog has more details on all the cookie contest finalists...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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3 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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12 soft peppermint candies, crushed