It’s amazing that it is already 2010! It seems like yesterday I was in my junior year of college and bracing myself for Y2K…it makes me chuckle just remembering the hype! I want to wish each of you a Happy New Year filled with peace, love, happiness, health and deliciousness! I look forward to an amazing year filled with great recipes, photography, fun and friends!
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup shortening (I am betting butter would work just fine)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (I added this because I used shortening)
2 drops pure peppermint extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (I used 3 candy canes)
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, butter extract and peppermint extract.
2. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies.
3. Shape into a 15-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. If desired, dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate and garnish with more crushed candy canes.
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Beth
Sunday 29th of December 2013
Jamie,
I made these for the first time for my holiday cookie trays this year. They were a big hit, and definitely a new favorite. Thank you for sharing!
Jamie
Tuesday 7th of January 2014
Beth-
That's fantastic! I'm thrilled that they were such a hit. Have a great day and thank you so much for following MBA!
-Jamie
aubrey
Thursday 26th of December 2013
Tried out this recipe, it was great! I used butter instead of shortening, so I skipped adding the flavoring, too. My family really enjoyed these, thanks for the great recipe!
Jamie
Friday 27th of December 2013
Aubrey-
You're very welcome! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the recipe. Have a great day and happy new year!
-Jamie
Susanna
Tuesday 18th of December 2012
I baked these last year and they were a huge hit with everyone in and outside of the family. I've already received several requests (actually more like demands) to make sure these are on this year's holiday baking agenda. Kudos to you on a great recipe!!!
MBA
Wednesday 19th of December 2012
Susanna- I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for stopping by and providing your feedback - have a great day! -Jamie
Rachel (teacher-chef)
Monday 12th of December 2011
YUM - I am bringing these to a secret present exchange on top of a pretty plate, can't wait to enjoy these as a treat with friends and family!
Monica
Wednesday 1st of December 2010
Wow I cannot wait to make these! We're hosting a cookie exchange next week and now I know what I'm going to bring :D
Do you know if I could freeze the roll??