Peppermint Cookies (Made from Basic Cookie Dough)
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 recipe basic cookie dough
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- granulated sugar, optional
- Chocolate almond bark or other melting chocolate
- Crushed peppermint or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
- Prepare basic cookie dough.
- Add food coloring and peppermint extract to basic cookie dough and mix very well.
- Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly press down each cookie ball using a flat bottom glass dipped in water. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edge are set and slightly golden brown.
- Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
- Crush peppermint in a resealable bag using a rolling pin. Then melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
- Dip edge of cookie into chocolate and immediately add crushed peppermint. Place on wire rack to set.
- Store in an airtight container.