These Are Christmas In Cookie Form

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temp
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (i did milk chocolate)
• 1/4 cup peppermint baking chips or crushed peppermint
• 6 regular marshmallows cut in half
• + more chocolate chips (melted, to drizzle) and crushed peppermint for topping

Instructions

1. Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
2. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint.
6. Chill the dough for at least 30-60 minutes. (this step is important, the cookies will spread way too much if you don't chill)
7. Scoop about 2 tbsp of dough for each cookie, roll into a ball, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet leaving ample space between each cookie.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 7-8 minutes. Take out of the oven and place the marshmallow halves in the middle of each cookie.
9. Bake for 2-3 more minutes. The edges should look set and the middle still soft.
10. Optional: While still warm, place a round object like a cookie cutter, small bowl, or cup over the cookies and spin gently to round the edges and create a perfect circle.
11. Cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
12. Drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate and top with peppermint bits.