Ingredients for Chocolate Peppermint Stars
- All Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Peppermint Candy
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How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Stars
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1 day.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Gather the scraps, reshape into a ball, wrap, and chill for about 30 minutes before rerolling.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- While cookies cool, melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies in a zig-zag pattern.
- Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Let the chocolate set for at least 1 hour before serving or storing.
- Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
18g
Carbs
2g