Cathy’s Holiday Cookies

So many holiday parties, so little time! Try making these cookies for family and friends.

1. Buy ready-made square-cut cookie dough. I like to use Nestle Toll House Sugar Cookies (makes 24 cookies). Follow the directions on the package and then let cool. Here are some tips though.

I roll the little squares and then flatten them for more circular cookies. Otherwise, they can look a little square-ish.

2. Smash some peppermint sticks or candy canes and set aside.

3. Use a double boiler to melt about 1/2 to 3/4 pound of chocolate. Keep stirring. The chocolate should be melted enough to dip in, but not liquid. I have used dark and milk chocolate, but I can’t think of any reason why you couldn’t also use white chocolate.

4. Dip half of a cookie in the chocolate and lay flat to dry on parchment paper or wire racks. Sprinkle the peppermint bits on the chocolate-dipped side. If you’re in a hurry, put the cookies in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes so the chocolate hardens up again.