FOOD Week Continues with a Cookie

If you aren't a York Peppermint Pattie fan then you might not love these cookies, but if you ARE like me (And my Mama!) than you will die over these cookies. The rich chocolate flavor mixed with the minty flavor of the York Peppermint Pieces is just divine, not too mention the cookies look pretty cute too.

I found my York Peppermint Pieces at my local Tom Thumb, but drugstores and stores like Target have them too. The "pieces" are basically York Peppermint Patties in M&M form that come in resealable bags. I'm sure you all have seen these before.

York Peppermint Pieces Cookies from Lovin' From the Oven

York Peppermint Pieces Cookies slightly adapted from Lovin' From the Oven

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, cut into pieces
• ¾ cup York Pieces 
• 1½ cups sugar 
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat your oven to 325˚F. 
2. Melt the semisweet chocolate and butter in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Set aside and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
3. In a mixer, combine the melted chocolate, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. 
4. Slowly mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the candy pieces.
5. Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 13-14 minutes. Let them cool on pan for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.