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Candy Cane Buttercream Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Delicious holiday cookies with a rich chocolate fudge base, topped with candy cane buttercream.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Candy Cane Buttercream

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • ½ cup Crushed Candy Canes

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. To make the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add the milk and peppermint extract, and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the crushed candy canes.
  7. Spread the buttercream on the cooled cookies. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Candy Cane, Chocolate, Cookies, Holiday
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