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)

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Simple Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Rich, chewy, chocolatey, and minty-these cookies are a treat that everyone loves!

Equipment

• Oven

Ingredients

• 1 package chocolate chunk cookie mix (dry mix)
• ¼ cup salted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons 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

• Preheat oven to 375°F. 
• In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine cookie mix, butter, water, and egg until a soft dough forms. 
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. 
• Bake 6 – 8 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from oven.
• Press 1 Peppermint Patty on each cookie. Cool 2 minutes and then remove cookies from cookie sheets, and transfer to cooling racks.
• Cool completely, for at least 1 hour. 
• Microwave chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream uncovered on for 60 seconds. Stir until chips are softened and smooth. 
• Spoon a teaspoonful of melted chocolate on top of each peppermint candy and spread to cover. 
• Top with sprinkles. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.