Chocolate Mint Caramel Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 110 g (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup premium flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 0.5 tsp of soda
• 0.5 tsp fine salt
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 15 round red and white mint candies, crushed

Preparation:

1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until fully incorporated.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   
   
   When measuring flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and remove any excess. Scooping directly from the bag will compact the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.
6. Sprinkle the dough with crushed peppermint candies and press lightly. Bake until the cookies are set and golden brown on the bottom, 12–15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.