Chocolate Candy Cane Cookie Mix
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Time 35 min
Peppermint candy and rich chocolate make this easy mix a holiday classic. To crush candy canes, place them in a large zip-close bag and roll over them gently with a rolling pin until the pieces are no larger than peas. It will take about 8 medium (1/2-ounce) candy canes to equal 2/3 cup.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- To prepare
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (9 tablespoons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Method
For the mix:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Spoon mixture into a 1-quart jar. Layer in remaining mix ingredients.
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To prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Pour mixture into a medium bowl and stir in eggs and butter.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the parchment-paper-lined cookie sheets.
Bake until slightly puffed and just dried on top, 12 to 14 minutes.
Cool on the cookie sheets 3 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 cookie, 100 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- To prepare
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (9 tablespoons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda