The secret to achieving a chewy texture in holiday cookies is allowing them to cool on the baking sheet, which ensures they firm up perfectly, creating a brownie-like consistency.
Crushed candy canes offer the best visual appeal and texture for your cookies, making them an ideal choice over traditional hard candies for this chocolate-peppermint recipe.
Using Dutch-process cocoa powder, like Guittard Cocoa Rouge, enhances the intense chocolate flavor necessary for these cookies, contributing to their rich holiday taste.
Properly measuring flour is crucial for cookie success; gently spooning and leveling, or better yet weighing, ensures you don't unintentionally dry out your cookie dough.
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