Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

For the Cookies:

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1½ teaspoons Goodman’s Double Strength Vanilla

¾ teaspoon Goodman’s Natural Peppermint Extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

⅔ cup cocoa powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For Decorating:

Chocolate melting wafers

Crushed candy canes

1. Heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth.
3. Mix in the egg, Goodman’s Double Strength Vanilla, and Goodman’s Natural Peppermint Extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
6. Scoop the dough into 1½-tablespoon portions and place on the baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the tops look set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, melt the chocolate wafers according to the package directions.
9. Dip or drizzle each cookie with the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Let the chocolate set before serving.