Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

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Pink peppermint filling is sandwiched between homemade chocolate cookies then the sides are rolled in crushed candy canes. Prep included 1 hr chill time.

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Steps

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For cookies:.

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Whisk flour , cocoa , and salt in medium bowl to blend.

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Using electric mixer , beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended.

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Beat in egg.

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Add dry ingredients.

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Beat until blended.

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Refrigerate dough 1 hour.

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Preheat oven to 350f line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Scoop out dough by level tablespoonfuls , then roll into smooth balls.

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Place balls on prepared baking sheets , spacing about 2 inches apart.

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Using bottom of glass or hands , flatten each ball to 2-inch round.

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Bake until cookies no longer look wet and small indentation appears when tops of cookies are lightly touched with fingers , about 11 minutes.

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Cool on sheet 5 minutes.

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Transfer chocolate cookies to racks and cool completely.

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For filling:.

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Using electric mixer , beat powdered sugar and butter in medium bowl until well blended.

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Add peppermint extract and 2 drops food coloring.

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Beat until light pink and well blended , adding more food coloring by dropfuls if darker pink color is.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, egg, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, red food coloring, candy canes