Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Name: Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups, all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup, cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter (1 stick), softened but still cool; 3/4 cup, granulated sugar; 1/2 cup, brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups, confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons, milk; 1/2 teaspoon, peppermint extract (or to taste); 1 - 2 drops, red food coloring; 10-15 , crushed peppermint candies

Desserts or Baked Goods
Cookies
Holiday

What flavor is more symbolic of the holiday season than peppermint?

SERVES Makes 30 cookies

TIME 50 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling

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