Chocolate Peppermint Drops Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup candy cane, crushed

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candy cane, crushed

1
Combine margarine, sugars, extracts and eggs in a large bowl; mix well.
2
Add remaining ingredients except candy canes; blend well.
3
Chill for 15 minutes, or until dough is easy to handle.
4
Roll well-rounded teaspoons of dough into balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
5
Bake at 325 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes, or until cookies are puffed and centers are set.
6
Remove from oven; with back of a spoon, immediately and gently make a well in center of cookies. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of crushed candy into well.
7
Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Drops falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Drops

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