The splash of peppermint extract and crushed up candy canes make these cookies the perfect festive treat for the holidays! Bake up a batch then head to our Home for the Holiday Sale next weekend!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted
1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar packed
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp peppermint extract optional
1 bag White Candy Melts or white chocolate, melted*
vegetable shortening or coconut oil as needed to thin candy melts
crushed candy canes

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until light and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). Reduce speed and add egg and peppermint extract. Beat until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Chill dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets or lightly oil.
Using a medium cookie scoop, portion dough onto baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 mins, or until the middle is set. Cookies will deflate and crinkle a bit upon cooling.
Cool on pans for 5 mins then transfer to to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dip in melted candy melts or white chocolate, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Allow to set.