Monday, December 12, 2011

Baking Recipe: Peppermint Chocolate Cookie

Let it snow.. let it snow.. let it snow!! It's a song that I'm sure everybody know off. Since it don't snow in  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I thought let's make a crisp white cookie with white and red snow sprinkles.As usual, what I imagine to be, might not turn out the way I wanted. But this time round, I am absolutely satisfied. So, Caution: Lots of sweet treats coming your way this Christmas. Strap on your seat belt and enjoy the remaining days of December 2011. If not a sweet toother, do read on anyhow ;).

After all my long journals about San Francisco, perhaps I should really keep this post real short and SWEET. Christmas is one of my favourite time of the year. In my mind, I think it's magical apart from the gifts..LOL. This is indeed the best time of the year as we are surrounded with heaps of LOVE, and lots of feel good movies where they constantly remind us to be kind and forgiving. Plus there is always Santa and the Elves. Though these are just made believes, it sure does gives us a little glimpse of hope in life.
While growing up, my mom used to host Christmas parties for family and friends and she would whip up a lot of food, enough to fit a whole long yard and still manage to find time to bake her delicious chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream. She may not remember it now though, but I remembered it loud and clear like it was just yesterday. We would have roast turkey or sometimes chicken, grilled lamb chops, salad, appetizers and the list could just go on and on. One could only imagine how we managed to fit almost 30 plus people in our home. It was a long tiring day affair but a joyous one I must say.

Come to think of it, that is probably how it got me started to host parties as I grew older. I found a lot of joy sharing my cooking and baking with my family and friends too. The best part is hearing them go ''ohhhh... oooOOooo..yuummmmmmmmMMmm".
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On a quick note, I think this cookie would have you doing the same too. Plus the cookie is perfect to go with a glass of cold milk and if you are not selfish, leave a cookie or two under your Christmas tree. This cookie has all the Christmas cheer flavour in one tiny little package. A topping of crushed red and white peppermint candy provides the perfect finish for thin white-chocolate covered mint cookies. It's dark, chocolaty and crunchy on the inside, covered with smooth velvety white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candy. Let me be honest here too, this recipe is not for non sweet toothers, as I do find this recipe a little on the sweet side. But think of it, just one sweet cookie a year and what could be more of a Christmas cheer without a Peppermint Chocolate Cookie? Also this makes a perfect gift exchange. There's just something about Christmas that makes everyone happy.

Since I am not in the States right now, and certainly would have loved to take part in some cookies or sweet treats exchange, this is a virtual one for all of you foodie friends, and also to a couple of special new friends I have come to grown fond of. Here's a toast to Angela, Bonnie, Elisabeth, Emily, Gina, Nami, and Visda (no favouritism here.. just decided to arrange your names in alphabetical order..)

Till then.. and a let's all Drink and Be Merry to another wonderful year of food blogging!!

xx

32 comments:

  1. Peppermint and chocolate are so tasty together. I wish that peppermint candies were available all year round! These cookies look so good-I do not want to have them just for the holidays. Great post-I want these!

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  2. Beautiful cookies, have a great holiday and thanks for all of the inspiration this year!

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  3. Yum! Your cookies are gorgeous, they could be right out of a magazine. And they sound delicious! Perfect holiday cookie!

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  4. These are such a pretty cookies..got to share it with everybody! Love your recipe, and photos are FANTASTIC!!!! Great for gifts too!!!

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  5. Wow, these look gorgeous, especially one nibbled on! :) Fantastic recipe!

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  6. Jo, these are the perfect Christmas cookies...beautiful, yummy, and peppermint! My kids would love these gems. Thanks for your sweet comment today...you certainly do fine in the baking department! And your list of friends includes many of my favorite people, too. Have a great week!

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  7. These look so gorgeous! And I bet they're bursting with scrumptious wintery flavor!

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  8. Those are lovely! Love the contrast of the light and dark.

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  9. These are beautiful cookies! I would love to raise a glass to toast everyone too, even though I didn't get a chance to meet everyone in person!
    Cheers! and Yum!
    Lyndsey

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  10. I love these cookies, Joanna! They are so festive and I would love to eat some with a big glass of cold milk!

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  11. Haha I do want to experience a white Christmas once in my life. These cookies will do for now though ;)

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  12. Hi J0-So glad to see you're back from Singapore, and already making your beautiful festive cookies for the holiday. Love your peppermint chocolate cookies with the glaze, and the peppermint candy chips...so tasty, and yummylicious!!!

    Photos are superb, as well. Thanks for the mention, I really miss all of your ladies, so, so happy that I met all of you, especially you, Jo...since we were spending the most times together!
    Hugs,

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  13. Pretty cookies, Jo! Flavors of winter in each bite ... cool and minty. (Sounds like a toothpaste ad). Love the flavor and color contrasts!

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  14. Awe thanks how sweet. I'd love to have swapped you for some of these yummy cookies. I haven't left my kitchen today and I'm pretty sure I stink like cookies, lol. I love the holidays too, it's probably all the baking. Sorry I saw your tweet, but if you haven't figured it out yet, I'm the worst tweeter in the world, lol. Hugs,
    Gina

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  15. My parents like white chocolate more than dark so this is a perfect recipe to use the rest of my peppermint candy canes. You are one of my favorite bloggers too Jo! Happy Holidays!

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  16. Oh my yummy goodness. These are so sweet and pretty. Love them.

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  17. These are absolutely stunning and your photos are perfect! They look like snow! Nicely done!

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  18. These cookies are beautiful and very festive!

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  19. These are absolutely beautiful and congratulations on Top 9! I think I'll make these this weekend for the holiday party I'm going to! :)

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  20. They are adorable. These are the perfect Christmas cookies !!!!

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  21. Yum! What a perfect holiday treat. Congrats on Top 9!

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  22. Love peppermint and chocolate. First time visiting your blog, and I'm pretty sure I will try this recipe in the coming week. Merry Christmas!

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  23. These are so festive and cute! I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, and the fact that it's in cookie-form certainly doesn't hurt!

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  24. Hi Jo-Your cookies are so pretty and very tempting:)Lovely photos and yes, a super gift idea. I think I may try them this weekend with the kids. Congrats on Top 9!xxoo

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  25. Hi everyone! You are all so kind with your comments. It's nice ot know so many of you love pepperming and chocolate. Sadly, not everyone in my family likes it, but I still bake them anyhow. LOL.. Bet all of you must be busy prepping for the upcoming Christmas. Well, can't wait to see what are all of you up to and it has been an amazing year for me in food blogging. Thanks for the constant support and for those of you who are first timer in my blog, I hope you do come back to feast your eyes. Till then.. xoxo, Jo

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  26. I love your cookies. I wish we could exchange cookies.:-) We will meet tomorrow and we will definitely miss you a lot this time. I wish you Happy Holidays and a great start of the year and look forward to seeing you more often this year.
    Thanks for checking out my blog. This time you come we should go to Japantown together again.;-) You may also find Balang in your country because the weather seems to be pretty good for it to grow.
    Kisses and Hugs.

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  27. Gorgeous and tempting cookies! Great photo too...

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