PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Ingredients
    1 c. butter, softened
    1 c. sugar
    1 large egg, room temperature
    1 t. peppermint extract
    2-1/3 c. all-purpose flour
    1/3 c. baking cocoa
    1 t. salt
    1 t. baking soda
    1 package (11-1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips
    1 c. marshmallow creme
    1 c. finely crushed peppermint candies

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of marshmallow creme into the center of each cookie. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an air tight container.
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