Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies: The Easiest (and Most Delicious) Easter Treat

These Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies are the perfect Easter dessert! They’re easy to make, only require a few ingredients, and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. The combination of rich chocolate cookies and refreshing peppermint patties is simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16-18 miniature peppermint patties, unwrapped

Instructions:

Making the Cookie Dough

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Chilling the Dough (Optional)

4. This step is optional, but chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help the cookies to spread less and be chewier.

Shaping and Baking the Cookies [Imagen of A close-up photo of a hand pressing a peppermint patty into the center of a flattened ball of chocolate cookie dough]

5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop out dough by tablespoons and roll into balls. Flatten each ball slightly and press a peppermint patty into the center.
7. Fold the dough around the peppermint patty, making sure it is completely enclosed.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a few inches between each cookie.

Baking Tips

• For chewier cookies, bake for 10-12 minutes.
• For crispier cookies, bake for 12-14 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorating the Cookies (Optional)

9. Once the cookies are cool, you can decorate them with melted chocolate, sprinkles, or other Easter-themed decorations.

Tips:

• If your dough is too sticky, you can add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it is easier to handle.
• Be sure to chill the dough if you want the cookies to be chewier.
• Don’t overbake the cookies, or they will be dry and crumbly.
• Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them.

These Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! They’re the perfect Easter treat that is both easy to make and delicious. So why not give them a try?

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Happy Easter!