Chocolate Peppermint Waffle Cookies

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Who said waffle irons can only be used to make waffles? These Chocolate Peppermint Waffle Cookies are a great reason to get that waffle iron going. They’re a tender chocolate cookie that is dipped in a chocolate glaze with a hint of peppermint, then sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy. A great Holiday treat.

Chocolate Peppermint Waffle Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 Cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 Cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 To 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 Teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • Crushed peppermint candy

Instructions:

  1. To a medium saucepan over low heat add the 1 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  2. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt and espresso powder and mix on high for about 4 minutes or until pale in color and slightly thick. Beat in the cooled melted chocolate mixture. Add the 1/2 cup cocoa powder and the all purpose flour and mix to combine.
  3. Heat up your electric waffle iron. Once hot add 1 tablespoon of cookie batter to the center of each waffle section. Close the iron and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until set. Using a fork, gently loosen the cookie from the iron. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  4. In a small small saucepan melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in the milk and peppermint extract to make a thin glaze.
  5. Dip each cookie in the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Let cookies stand until glaze is set. Then serve.
  6. Enjoy.