TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TREATS

Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Treats image

Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty chocolate cookies waiting for him. They're quick and easy for the whole family to make together. -Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/2 cup white baking chips
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in semisweet and bittersweet chocolate chips. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, melt white baking chips in a microwave; stir until smooth. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chips. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with peppermint candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.