Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies - the Dancing Deer Baker

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   In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt, and stir together with a fork until blended.

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   Set aside.

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   Using an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar, and beat until just blended, 1-2 minutes.

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   Add the egg and beat until blended about 1 minute more.

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   Add the flour mixture, and on low-speed, beat until the mixture just begins to form a sticky dough, about 1 minute more.

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   Turn out onto a floured surface, and gently pat together to form a dense ball of dough.

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   Add peppermint oil and knead gently until evenly combined, and shape into a flat round disk.

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   Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.

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   Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325F

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    On a lightly floured surface, roll cookies out to about 1/8 thick, and cut to desired shape.

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    Transfer to a heavy duty cookie sheet and bake until just golden around the edges, 15-18 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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