Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies

Made these back in December (2019).  And MMM loved them!  Did not do the white chocolate drizzle part in original and they were perfect, I think.  Took about 6 regular candy canes to crush up enough for recipe.  I also didn't crush any extras for the exterior, felt they had just the right amount already (quite minty, but not too much!)  These were soft and perfect.  10/10.  Forgot to get a pic of them, will have to get next time!

Link to original recipe: https://picky-palate.com/chocolate-candy-cane-crunch-cookies/

Ingredients:

1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed)

2 tsp. peppermint extract

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1 c. mini chocolate chips

1/2 c. crushed candy canes

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

3. Mix in peppermint extract, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Mix in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

5. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes (by hand).

6. Use medium cookie scoop to make dough balls and place at least 1" apart on the prepared baking sheets.  Bake for 10-12 min.  Let cool on sheets for 15 min. before moving to cooling rack.  Enjoy!