Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Stuffed Peppermint Patty Cookies, where a warm, chocolatey exterior conceals a creamy mint center. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, combining rich flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to make and impossible to resist, each bite offers a refreshing surprise that elevates any dessert table. Treat yourself or share with friends; either way, these cookies are bound to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 peppermint patties
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop out dough, flatten slightly, place half a peppermint patty inside, and mold dough around it.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (38g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg