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Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

This is a great jar mix that turns into delicious chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Layer the flour, cocoa, baking soda, sugars, peppermint candies, and chocolate chips in a quart jar, packing each layer down before adding the next.
  2. Seal the jar and attach a card with these baking directions.
  3. To bake, empty the jar into a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until a dough forms.
  4. Scoop tablespoons onto a lined sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Crush the peppermints just before layering so they stay crisp.