Chocolate Peppermint Stars
Delight your taste buds this holiday season with Chocolate Peppermint Stars—an irresistible blend of rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint in festive, star-shaped cookies. These buttery chocolate cookies are expertly balanced with hints of vanilla and peppermint extracts, then finished with a decadent dip in melted dark chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies for a festive, crunchy touch. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and an eye-catching design, these treats are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or as a sweet homemade gift. Easy to prepare and beautifully decorative, Chocolate Peppermint Stars are sure to become a holiday baking favorite.
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Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 150 grams dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 50 grams crushed peppermint candies
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Beat in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
Roll out one dough disc on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8
Bake each batch for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the edges or tops in the melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies while the chocolate is still wet.
Step 10
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate the cookies briefly until firm.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy these festive treats, or store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1010.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4730.8 |
| Total Fat 255.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 148.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 509.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1697.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 613.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 288.3g | |
| Protein 52.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 247.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 41.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2139.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories