Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.5 oz) package chocolate cookie mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 (16 oz) container vanilla frosting
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin. In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, softened butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Step 2: Divide the dough evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Press the dough firmly up the sides and into the bottom of each cup to create a well (or cup shape).
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Immediately upon removing from the oven, use a small spoon or the back of a measuring spoon to gently re-press the center of the cups if they have puffed up.
- Step 4: Allow the cookie cups to cool completely in the muffin tin (about 30 minutes) before carefully removing them to a wire rack.
- Step 5: Prepare the filling: Combine the vanilla frosting, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Pipe or spoon the filling into the cooled cookie cups.
- Step 6: Sprinkle the filled cups generously with crushed peppermint candy canes before serving.
Notes
- Keep the finished cookie cups in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 3 days, but if storing longer, refrigerate and bring them out 15 minutes before serving to soften the cookie shell.
- These cookie cups are designed to be eaten cool; skip reheating, as the delicate peppermint filling and candy cane topping will melt.
- For beautifully deep filling wells, use the back of a measuring spoon immediately after taking the cookies out of the oven to gently re-press the puffed-up centers while they are still hot and pliable.
- Pair these rich cookie cups with a steaming mug of homemade hot chocolate or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a decadent holiday pairing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American