Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Instructions

1. In a microwaveable bowl, combine butter and unsweetened chocolate. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again in 30 second intervals until chocolate is mostly melted. Stir to melt the remaining chunks.
2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle flour mixture over chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 to 3 inches apart.
5. Bake 7 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
6. Return to oven 2-4 minutes longer, until edges are crackled and centres are just set.
7. Remove and cool at least 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. (Cookies won't come off the sheet easily if they aren't cooled enough.)