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Very yummy cookies, with some doctoring. They look messy and ridiculous, but I let my kids decorate them so that's probably why lol. We skipped the peppermint candy and just used festive sprinkles instead, as the peppermint in the cookie itself is divine and quite enough. <\/p>

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Some things I changed: I read the reviews about them being dry, and I also live at a high altitude, so I added one extra egg, and that seemed to do the trick. The batter is cakey and moist. I also upped the sugar by about 1\/3c to balance the peppermint. For higher altitudes, up the baking temp to 390, and cut the baking soda by 1\/8tsp. Bake for only 9 minutes, tops. Avoid over-baking these at all costs and consider cutting the baking time by two minutes regardless of where you live. Take them off the tray no more than one minute after removing from the oven to preserve chewiness and avoid a crispy bottom layer. These would also be good rolled in powdered sugar before baking, to create a festive black\/white crinkle effect, but only if the batter is moist enough. Otherwise they'll dry out. I might try these again, but with marshmallow bits in the batter next time to avoid the hassle with the marshmallow cream and the melted chocolate. Don't fear the uneven disposition and crinkles, as that's what's supposed to happen. They're very festive, rustic, and fun. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pam338"},"reviewBody":"I added 1\/2 tbl of shortening due to comments about cracking. I also flattened them to get uniform shape. I would reduce salt as they were salty. The chocolate dip was a mess so Instead addied a Hershey kiss on top of mm. I don\u2019t think I\u2019d make these again due to the mess.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VKBishop"},"reviewBody":"Daughter\u2019s family was over for supper and I had made these this afternoon. We, the kids and our husbands all loved them. Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great. A touch of salty with the sweet and daughter and I thought they were perfect with our Zinfandel wine!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Phyllis13"},"reviewBody":"Made these for Christmas, gave as gifts to neighbors and family. They are really good. The only thing I did differently was to use white and chocolate icing because my husband insisted the marshmallow creme would be to sticky. I didn\u2019t fight to hard for the creme because I am not a fan of marshmallows in the first place. That said, they were a big hit with the family. Will make them again and try using the marshmallow creme.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jenna"},"reviewBody":"These were great! Easy to make too! The dough was a bit dry like the other reviews said but I added about 2 tablespoons of water and it was fixed! Will definitely be making these again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ma_spain"},"reviewBody":"I just made these. I was excited to try them because I love peppermint hot chocolate and to combine that taste in a cookie was something I had to try. I was disappointed right away when the cookie dough seemed a little on the dry side and sure enough when they were done baking the cookies turned out a little crumbly. While they taste alright the process was just too messy and time consuming for us to want to make again. The presentation of them looks pretty though, so they have that going for them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dawnrosanne"},"reviewBody":"These were really good. Very messy on the cookie sheet but very tasty. I accidentally forgot to add the peppermint extract into the cookie mix, so I added it into the marshmallow fluff instead and that worked great. Plus they are a very festive looking Christmas cookie. :) Oh, also my kids had a lot of fun crushing the peppermint candies into powder for the tops of the cookies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SarahConn"},"reviewBody":"These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry, way too much peppermint extract in the recipe, and the crushed mints on top were just too much - definitely only for looks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tjmj4k"},"reviewBody":"Very good flavor. More chocolate than hot chocolate. Pretty for gifting. a cakey cookie","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JoAnn Swartz","givenName":"JoAnn","familyName":"Swartz"},"reviewBody":"I thought the cookies were really dry. 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How can you make peppermint hot chocolate cookies your own?<\/h3>Swap out the milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips to pump up the cocoa flavor. Otherwise, get inspired by things to put in hot chocolate<\/a>. You can top these cookies with green or colored candy canes, or even tiny marshmallows. The cocoa possibilities are endless! \r\n

How should you store peppermint hot chocolate cookies? <\/h3>These cookies will taste best stored in a well-sealed container for three days. In general, it\u2019s OK to store crisp cookies in a container with a looser-fitting cover. But to keep cookies soft and chewy, store them in a container that has a tight-fitting lid. Learn more about how to store cookies<\/a> properly.
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Can you make peppermint hot chocolate cookies ahead of time? <\/h3>To freeze these peppermint <\/span>hot chocolate cookies for later, arrange baked and cooled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop the sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the cookies are frozen solid. Then, layer frozen cookies in airtight containers, with a piece of parchment paper separating each layer. This will help prevent the cookies from sticking to one another. Repeat until all the cookies are packed, then freeze containers for up to three months. Several hours before serving, proceed with finishing the cookies as directed. Check out our guide on <\/span>how to freeze cookies<\/a> for more tips. <\/span><\/div>
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