Simple Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Looking for a simple cookie treat? Then look no further than our Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Rich, chewy, chocolatey, and minty-these cookies are a treat that everyone loves!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of chocolate chunk cookie mix (dry mix)

• ¼ cup salted butter, softened

• 2 tbsp. water

• 1 egg

• 42 mini York Peppermint Patty candies

• 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

• Red and green sprinkles (or colors of your choice)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine cookie mix, butter, water, and egg until a soft dough forms.

3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.

4. Bake 6 – 8 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from oven.

5. Press 1 Peppermint Patty on each cookie. Cool 2 minutes and then remove cookies from cookie sheets, and transfer to cooling racks.

6. Cool completely, for at least 1 hour.

7. Microwave chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream uncovered on for 60 seconds. Stir until chips are softened and smooth.

8. Spoon a teaspoonful of melted chocolate on top of each peppermint candy and spread to cover.

9. Top with sprinkles. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.