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Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

路 1 tablespoon espresso powder

路 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

路 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

路 1 large egg

路 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Peppermint Dip:

1 cup white chocolate chips

路 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

路 Crushed candy canes for sprinkling

Instructions

1.聽 聽 聽Preheat your oven to 350掳F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.聽 聽 聽In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.

3.聽 聽 聽In a mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

4.聽 聽 聽Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

5.聽 聽 聽Roll teaspoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6.聽 聽 聽Bake for 10 minutes. Take a spoon and lightly flatten the cookies. Bake for another 2 minutes.

7.聽 聽 聽Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8.聽 聽 聽Melt the white chocolate chips with peppermint extract in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.

9.聽 聽 聽Dip half of each cooled cookie into the peppermint white chocolate.

10.聽 Immediately sprinkle the dipped half with crushed candy canes.

11.聽 Let the chocolate set and enjoy!