Dessert for 4
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate cookies with peppermint flavor bake until firm, then receive a white chocolate coating and crushed candy topping.
$15.54for 4 servings
$3.88 per serving$15.54 for 4
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- 19 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | a little | $0.13Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 21 oz | $9.45Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.54 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups white chocolate baking chips or candy melts
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, instant coffee, and salt in a bowl.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter together, then stir in the sugar.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, then stir in the dry mixture.
- Fold in any remaining semisweet chocolate, drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate, spread it over the cooled cookies, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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