Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies with Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of rich chocolate and cool peppermint.
Servings: 42
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Rubber Spatula
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 17.5 ounce Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix Pouch
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 large egg
- 42 York Peppermint Patties
- 1 ¼ cups Dark Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- Christmas Nonpareils
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, water, and egg with a spoon until soft dough forms.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are set. Press 1 peppermint pattie on each cookie; cool for 2 minutes on a cookie sheet. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- In a medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until mixture is smooth. Spoon a generous teaspoonful on top of each peppermint pattie on the cookie; spread to cover the candy. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
- Refrigerate cookies until set, about 15 minutes. Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.
