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They are very simple, as simple as peanut blossoms. Actually, they were inspired by peanut blossoms, but instead of chocolate kisses, they are made with peppermint kisses. And since peanut butter and mint are just weird together, I had to use a different cookie. We used snickerdoodles last year, and they were very good. But this year I was flipping through my Taste of Home cookbooks and came across the recipe for Chocolate Crackle cookies. Perfect! They are nice and chocolatey, and easy to make. Excellent compliment to the peppermint kisses. And this combination is not only great for eating, it is also very pleasing to the eye. At least, I think they are. So without further ado, I give you my Pretty Peppermint Kiss Cookies.
Pretty Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons oil (I used coconut)2 eggs6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltpowdered sugar36 Peppermint kisses
In a large bowl, beat sugar, cocoa, and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled - at least 2 hours or overnight. I didn't take it out until right before scooping and I didn't have any trouble.
Shape dough into 1-in. balls - I used my small cookie scoop, so about 1 Tablespoon size. Roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. Immediately press one peppermint kiss in each cookie. They do tend to puddle a little, but if you don't jostle them and have the kitchen cool enough, they should hold their shape. Makes about 3 dozen.
Here's the original Chocolate Crackle Cookie recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Old-Fashioned-Crackle-Cookies
