Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Directions

• 1

  Whisk together and set aside:
  Flour
  Cocoa
  Salt

• 2

  Beat together until light and fluffy:
  Butter
  Confectioners' Sugar

• 3

  Add and Beat to incorporate:
  Egg
  Vanilla Extract

• 4

  Add and mix thoroughly:
  Flour mixture from above
  Peppermint candy

• 5

  Add, if the dough seem dry:
  Heavy Cream

• 6 Mix until ingredients are incorporated. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutters, then transfer cookies onto cookie sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone liners. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored. Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
• 7

  To decorate, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in microwave- safe bowl, then stir in 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and a few drops peppermint extract, if desired.

  Enjoy!