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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with our delectable Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.

Today, I’m excited to share with you a recipe that’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen – Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Have I caught your attention? My mouth is watering already!

These cookies are a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and refreshing peppermint, making them an irresistible treat for Christmas. They are seriously yummy. Imagine biting into a soft, chocolatey cookie, enhanced with the crisp, cool flavor of peppermint, and adorned with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

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Duchess Potatoes

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Duchess Potatoes are a side dish that is often served during the holiday season. They are made by combining mashed potatoes with egg yolks and butter, then piping them into shapes using a pastry bag.

They make for a very pretty side dish. The Duchess potatoes can be piped into any number of different shapes, such as swirls, circles, or wreaths.

I love serving these potatoes for the holidays because they are so much prettier than a big dollop of mashed potatoes. Plus it makes keeping serving sizes measured and it is easy to make sure you have enough for everyone.

Try serving these at your next holiday gathering – I know your guests will be impressed like ours are. That crisp outer layer with that cheesy, buttery flavor is INCREDIBLE!

duchess potatoes recipe

Here are some commonly asked questions

How to Store Duchess Potatoes

After the potatoes are cooled completely they should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will be good for 4 days. Remove and reheat for 1 minute in the microwave.

Why do the ingredients need to be at room temperature?

Room temperature ingredients help to ensure that everything blends together perfectly. You don’t want any pockets of unblended butter. You want everything evenly disbursed for the perfect texture.

When your dairy products are at room temperature, they can create an emulsion. It’s essential to have an emulsion because air gets trapped, so the baked goods expand and get fluffy as it bakes.

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Ingredients for Duchess Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes
butter – salted, room temperature
heavy whipping cream – room temperature
parmesan cheese – shredded
coarse sea salt
black pepper
garlic powder
egg yolks

Do I have to use Yukon Gold potatoes?

No, they are the best for mashed potatoes though. They have a great creamy consistency. Russet potatoes also work well, they are fluffier.

duchess mashed potatoes

How to Make Duchess Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and then lightly spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
Peel the potatoes and then cut them evenly so they’re all roughly the same size, but not too small.
Add the chopped potatoes to a large pot with cold water covering 2” above the potatoes.
Add the salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a rolling boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Using a slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and place them in the oven for 10 minutes.
Once baked, transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher.
Add 5 tablespoons of the butter, 1 cup of the parmesan, the black pepper and garlic powder. Use a stand mixer with the wire whip, whip the potatoes and other ingredients on a medium speed for about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides intermittently.
Add the egg yolks, one at a time while the whip is moving on low speed. Once they’re completely mixed turn off the mixer.
Transfer a portion of the potatoes to a piping bag with a large star (or 4B) tip. You can use a glass to hold the bag while you fill it to help avoid any mess.
Pipe the potato mixture into nice spiral mounds, about 3” wide and 2” tall on a clean, parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet, uncovered, into the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
Remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Brush the melted butter lightly over the potato swirls.
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Watch the potatoes close, you can remove them once they start to brown on the edges.
Serve immediately.

This recipe calls for a stand mixer. Can I also make this recipe by hand?

Because this recipe requires whipping the potatoes at a high speed to create the right texture, this will require some sort of mixer to achieve the final end product of this recipe. However, you don’t need to use a stand mixer, these can be made using a hand mixer too.

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Can you freeze these Duchess Potatoes?

Definitely, they freeze well. Keep them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Do I have to use the garlic powder?

Not at all. A hint of garlic is a popular way to serve mashed potatoes, but it’s not absolutely necessary.

What to serve these potatoes with

While we usually like to serve these potatoes with a holiday meal, they are always nice to have alongside a weeknight dinner too. Here are some of our favorite main dishes to pair with these potatoes.

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Why did my Duchess Potatoes not hold their shape and melt?

There could be many reasons. Perhaps they needed longer freezing. The potatoes were cut too small and made them watery. When making Duchess Potatoes you’ll want the mashed potatoes to be firm, not too creamy.

Why do you put the boiled potatoes into the oven for 10 minutes?

This step will help the potatoes lose some of the water and dry them somewhat. It’ll help keep your mashed potatoes from being too soft and soggy. You need them to be firm so they hold their shape when piping.

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Can I pipe these potatoes without a piping bag and tip?

Yes, you can use a resealable bag with the tip cut off. It won’t be quite as pretty but it will work.

How to soften the butter to room temperature?

First

There are a couple of ways to do this. The first being that you can take the butter (& any other ingredients that need to be at room temperature) out, leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes while you prep for baking.

I usually start with all my chilled ingredients and pull everything I need out onto the counter before getting started – so I know for sure I have everything before I’m mid-way through I realize I’m out of something.

But sometimes it’s winter and that isn’t enough time to get the ingredients warmed up – OR – I’m just not that organized to plan ahead. It happens. So I have another couple of tricks.

Second

I place the butter in the microwave – wrapped in the paper. (don’t do this if it is wrapped in foil) Then I microwave for 2 seconds – flip – go another 2 seconds – flip again – and continue for 2 seconds on each side.

This is usually enough to get it perfect – sometimes stopping before if it feels soft enough. Take care when doing this method – overly softened butter from the microwave WILL ALTER the end result of the recipe. Don’t over-do it.

Third

My third method is to place the wrapped butter sticks in a zip-top bag and place it in a bowl of warm water. I do this with the eggs too. If the water isn’t too hot it can be THE PERFECT way to get “room-temperature” ingredients.

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Duchess Potatoes

Duchess potatoes are a side dish often served during the holiday season. Similar to mashed potatoes, piped into shapes using a pastry bag. They make for a very pretty side dish.

Prep Time35

Cook Time50

Total Time1 25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: duchess potatoes, mashed potatoes, side dish

Servings: potatoes

Ingredients

5 lb Yukon gold potatoes
½ cup butter salted, room temperature
½ cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
1 cup parmesan cheese – shredded + 3 tablespoons
1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 egg yolks

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and then lightly spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
Peel the potatoes and then cut them evenly so they’re all roughly the same size, but not too small.
Add the chopped potatoes to a large pot with cold water covering 2” above the potatoes.
Add the salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a rolling boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Using a slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and place them in the oven for 10 minutes.
Once baked, transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher.
Add 5 tablespoons of the butter, 1 cup of the parmesan, the black pepper and garlic powder. Use a stand mixer with the wire whip, whip the potatoes and other ingredients on a medium speed for about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides intermittently.
Add the egg yolks, one at a time while the whip is moving on low speed. Once they’re completely mixed turn off the mixer.
Transfer a portion of the potatoes to a piping bag with a large star (or 4B) tip. You can use a glass to hold the bag while you fill it to help avoid any mess.
Pipe the potato mixture into nice spiral mounds, about 3” wide and 2” tall on a clean, parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet, uncovered, into the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
Remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Brush the melted butter lightly over the potato swirls.
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Watch the potatoes close, you can remove them once they start to brown on the edges.
Serve immediately.

Christmas Shortbread Cookies

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Whether you’re looking to make a bunch of cookies for cookie exchanges or Christmas parties, or you want to create an amazing holiday cookie platter at home, you can’t go wrong with these Christmas shortbread cookies.

These cookies are just a basic buttery shortbread but they’re decorated with holiday colors and dotted with chocolatey goodness. And they couldn’t be easier!

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Candy Cane Cookies

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Candy Cane Cookies are peppermint cookies shaped like candy canes. Their festive look is perfect for a cookie exchange or holiday party.

Candy canes are synonymous with the holiday season. This is why these candy cane cookies are an absolute must to make.

Not only are these super adorable – making them perfect for cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, potlucks, and leaving out for Santa – but they are super delicious too. Soft and chewy with a slight hint of peppermint flavor – YUM! Don’t forget the hot chocolate to go with these too!

My favorite thing about these cookies is their whimsical shape. Those red and white twists just make me smile. But then you add how quick and easy they are to make and they rise to the top of my list when making treats to give away.

I’m all about homemade gifts because they are so much more personal. So this time of year I almost always make cookies – because I’m already baking anyway and they come from the heart.

I guarantee these will bring HUGE SMILES to everyone you give them to!

candy cane sugar cookies

Here are some commonly asked questions

This recipe calls for a stand mixer. Can I also make this recipe by hand?

Because this recipe requires whipping the butter and then the dough at a high speed to create the right texture, this will require some sort of mixer to achieve the final end product of this cookie. However, you don’t need to use a stand mixer, these can be made using a hand mixer too.

Do I Need to Chill the Dough?

Actually- with this cookie recipe, no chilling is required – which is why I love it so much. You need the dough to be soft and pliable so you can roll it into the ropes and then twist it into the candy cane shape. So these cookies are not only delicious but quick to make too.

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Ingredients for Candy Cane Cookies

granulated sugar
unsalted butter – softened
milk whole or 2%
vanilla extract
peppermint extract
egg – room temperature
all-purpose flour
baking powder
table salt
Red paste food coloring

What do you mean by soft butter?

You will need to take your butter out of the fridge about an hour before you would like to make the recipe for the butter to soften but not get too soft.

Candy Cane Christmas Cookies

How to Color the Dough for Candy Cane Cookies

How to Make Candy Cane Cookies

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in the milk and extracts until well combined.
Add the egg and beat well.
Gradually add the flour mixture until well blended.
Divide the dough in half.
Place half of the dough in a separate bowl and color with food coloring.
Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and then place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
For each candy cane, scoop 1 rounded tablespoon of each color of dough and then roll each into a 6 inch rope.
Place a white rope next to a red rope, pressing together slightly and then lightly twist by holding each end and turning.
Place on the prepared cookie sheet and then curve the top to form the cane.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container.

Why do the ingredients need to be at room temperature?

Room temperature ingredients help to ensure that everything blends together perfectly. You don’t want any pockets of unblended butter. You want everything evenly disbursed for the perfect texture.

When your dairy products are at room temperature, they can create an emulsion. It’s essential to have an emulsion because air gets trapped, so the baked goods expand and get fluffy as it bakes.

candy cane cookie recipe