Missing your favourite South African peppermint crisp chocolate?
Next time a family member brings you your favourite chocolate from South Africa (or sends it in a goodie bag from home), make it last longer by baking these delicious Peppermint Crisp Cookies.
PEPPERMINT CRISP COOKIES
Author: Fazila Olla-Logday
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Missing your favorite South African peppermint crisp chocolate? Next time a family member brings you your favourite chocolate from South Africa (or sends it in a goodie bag from home), make it last longer by baking these delicious Peppermint Crisp Cookies
Ingredients
- 250gr Butter
- 1 cup Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 cups Dessicated Coconut
- 2 cups CakeFlour
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- Milk (optional)
- A few drops of Peppermint Extract
- 1 Peppermint Crisp Chocolate Bar (150gr) roughly chopped.
- Extra Chocolate for Decoration
Instructions
- Cream the butter,the sugar and the egg well until light and creamy.
- Add the coconut and mix well.
- Sift the flour,cocoa powder and the baking powder and add to the mixture forming a soft dough. Add a bit of milk to the mixture if it seems a bit dry.
- Add the peppermint extract.
- Add the chocolate bits.
- Roll the cookie dough into cylinders, sprinkling a thin dusting of flour on the rolling surface can help make the logs easier to handle.
- Place it in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes or until it’s firm enough to handle.
- Slice into rounds and bake in the oven at 170°C for 12-15 minutes.
- Sprinkle more chocolate over the hot biscuits when it comes out of the oven.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Makes about 40 biscuits.
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