If you are like me and love the taste of peppermint at Christmas time, check out our Double Chocolate Mint Cookies. Wether you are a child or an adult, the sight and the taste of candy canes will put anyone in the festive mood. Am I right? I couldn’t help myself but sprinkle crushed candy canes on my holiday cookies for a splash of colour and peppermint flavour. They are just so pretty and fun. And if you poke a hole in them, they are beautiful enough to make into Christmas tree ornaments. If they are not eaten first, of course!
Why you’ll love them
I love breaking out a whole range of cookie recipes as soon as December rolls around. Some are classics, like chocolate chip cookies or cowboy cookies, but once in a while it’s fun to try something new, like with this recipe. These candy cane cookies are so playful but still just as soft and rich as anyone could want. The sumptuous taste of the chocolate gets balanced by the crispy mint of the candy canes for a combo that is perfectly festive! Although they have a fun and funky look, they are deceptively easy to make and decorate. A quick dip into melted chocolate and sprinkling of crushed candy cane gives you a cookie that is quite the looker!
Storage suggestions
The cookies will keep for a week at room temperature. Store in an airtight container or sealable plastic bags to keep freshness in. They will also freeze very well. Let them cool first, then add to an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to three months. If adding to a container, I recommend separating layers with parchment paper to keep the cookies from freezing together.
