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Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Crackles

By: Real Butter  
"Cracked candy canes give these chocolate cookies a wonderfully chewy, crunchy texture. And they're extra-minty - perfect for the holidays."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces candy canes or hard peppermint candies, finely crushed
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into chip-size bits*

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or lightly butter sheet.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  3. Combine butter and sugars in a medium bowl, cream together until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of bowl, add egg and vanilla; beat to combine.
  4. With mixer on low, spoon in dry ingredients; mix to combine. Add crushed candy and chocolate bits; mix until evenly incorporated.
  5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3 inch apart on baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Remove sheet from oven and immediately use a metal spatula to neaten any edges where a piece of candy may have melted out. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on sheet. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Footnotes

  • *For best chocolate flavor, look for good-quality dark or bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate with a minimum of 70 percent cocoa solids.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by EMMAJANESMOMMY 
These were yummy! I used margarine instead of butter and chocolate chips instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by marylou 
I was looking for a Christmas cookie for my cookie exchange. I always like something that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Jane 
Our family had all these candy canes and I wanted to use them up and so I tried out this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by nicole 
This cookie is my new favorite holiday treat! It is so yummy, my only suggestion is to let... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by lisa 
i loved these cookies! i made them with my nephew's help for christmas to give away. i had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by kscarpettagirl 
I made these for Christmas this year - although I found Andes Candy peppermint baking chips at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by 8s Enuf 
Delicious cookie!! Tastes like thin mint Girl Scout cookies but better. I substituted semi... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by ivy ellis 
made these for santa xmas eve with the help of my 7y/o. they turned out very good, a little... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by FINSGIRL 
very easy to make and yummy. If you don't have a silicone pad use parchment paper. It works... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Jen 
I will definitely be making these again! Everyone loved them! I used 'Special Dark' Cocoa... MORE

 
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