Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a decadent holiday treat, featuring soft, fudgy chocolate cookies dipped in white chocolate peppermint bark coating and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa, these festive cookies are a must-try for the season.

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped (or chocolate chips) (85 grams)
• ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200 grams
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 127 grams
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 50 grams
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips 170 grams

• 1 cup white chocolate chopped (170 grams)
• 1 tsp shortening or vegetable oil
• ⅛ tsp peppermint extract
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candy