Peppermint candy cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/8 pcs Peppermint candies, crushed
• 3/4 tbsp Water
• 55 g All purpose flour
• 30 g Butter, unsalted, cubed
• 25 g Cane sugar
• 7/8 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/3 pcs Egg yolk, fresh

Method

1. In a food processor, combine flour and cocoa powder.
2. Pulse until blended.
3. Add butter then mix until you get a crumbly mixture.
4. Add egg, sugar, and water.
5. Process until you get nice dough.
6. Place the dough onto slightly floured surface and press slightly to form flat disc.
7. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies and knead a few times to incorporate into the dough.
8. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
9. Roll the dough into a 1cm thick circle and cut out the cookies using cookie cutter, heart or circular shape.
10. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
11. Transfer cookies onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
12. Place on wire rack to cool completely before serving.