When we eat a York peppermint patty, we get the sensation … that they’d be delicious transformed into a holiday cookie.
So we did.
The result is a simple drop cookie that is simultaneously delicate and fudgy with a heady punch of mint.
They beg to be paired with hot cocoa.
Chocolate Peppermint Patties
Start to finish: 30 minutes; Servings: 5 dozen
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
6 egg whites
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with kitchen parchment.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all of the ingredients. Stir together to mix, then whisk on high for three minutes.
Drop by teaspoon onto the pans, leaving about 1 inch in between. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just set. Allow to cool on the pans before moving. These cookies are very fragile and are best made and enjoyed immediately. They do not store well.
