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Cinnamon Chocolate Minties

“These cookies are also great with white chocolate instead of semi-sweet. For a simple topping, you can also use powdered sugar with peppermint candies.” —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

48 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup coarsely crushed soft peppermint candies
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons finely crushed soft peppermint candies

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat
in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, cinnamon and baking
soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candies
and dark chocolate chips.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, melt semisweet chips with oil; stir until smooth.

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Directions (continued)

Drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with candies. Let stand until set.
Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 73 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 23 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.