Chocolate Peppermint Surprise Cookies These delightful cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peppermint with a delightful crunch from candy canes, creating a festive treat perfect for any occasion. Ingredients 270 g (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 300 g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar 160 g (2/3 cup) vegetable oil 80 g (1 cup) cocoa powder 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp peppermint extract 5 candy canes, crushed (about 75g) 120 g (1 cup) confectioners' sugar for rolling Instructions In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and cocoa powder, whisking until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until almost combined, leaving some streaks of flour visible. Incorporate the crushed candy canes and mix until just combined. The dough will be quite sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the chilled dough, then roll generously in confectioners sugar before placing on the lined baking sheet (be mindful to adjust the baking time for different cookie sizes). Bake the cookies for 11 minutes. They may appear slightly gooey, but will continue to firm up as they cool.
