Chocolate Peppermint Drops
Published: Friday, December 13, 2019
1 c. margarine, softened
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. peppermint extract
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
¾ c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ c. candy canes, crushed
Combine margarine, sugars, extracts and eggs in a large bowl; mix well. Add remaining ingredients except candy canes; blend well. Chill for 15 minutes, or until dough is easy to handle.
Roll well-rounded teaspoons of dough into balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 11-13 minutes, or until cookies are puffed and centers are set. Remove from oven. With back of a spoon, immediately and gently make a well in center of cookies. Spoon about ½ tsp. of crushed candy into well. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing from baking sheet. —Makes 3½ dozen.
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