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Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
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Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 chocolate cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 Tbsp butter melted and cooled

Chocolate Ganache

  • c. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c. heavy cream

Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 c. butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • c. powdered sugar
  • 5-6 peppermint candy canes crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and melted butter with a wooden spoon. Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls; bake 9-11 minutes.
  • Prepare ganache by placing heavy cream in a sauce pan and chocolate chips in a glass bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to avoid scalding, and pour over chocolate chips. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk chocolate and cream together till nice and smooth. Dip the tops of each cookie in the ganache. Set aside to allow ganache to cool and set.
  • Prepare peppermint buttercream frosting by placing butter in a medium bowl and mixing with an electric hand mixer till smooth. Add peppermint extract and 2 Tbsp milk; mix again.
  • Add powdered sugar ½ c. at a time, mixing after each ½ cup. Add the final tablespoon of milk and mix until smooth.
  • Frost each cookie and top with desired amount of crushed up candy cane. Serve and enjoy!