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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Swig Copycat)

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I took one bite of Swig’s chocolate peppermint cookies and knew I had to tweak mine. I landed on the perfect fudgy crinkle cookie with smooth frosting, and the perfect crunch from the peppermint candy! A Reader’s Review These were so easy to make and they looked so nice perfect for Christmas and of course they are soooo good!!! I will always make these. Lots of compliments. – Denise Why You’ll Love This Copycat Version Real chocolate : Cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and real white chocolate give you that unbeatable triple chocolate flavor! Swig Experience from Home: Fudgy cookie, smooth frosting, and crunchy peppermint balanced exactly right. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Ingredients White Chocolate: Use real white chocolate, not white baking chips. Cocoa butter helps it melt smoothly and taste better. Melt in 30 second bursts, stirring between each. Granulated Sugar Hack: Roll dough in granulated sugar first so the powdered sugar stays...

Cinnamon Roll Icing

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My cinnamon roll icing is what you make when you want real butter flavor . It’s smooth, quick , and made from pantry staples. Think buttercream, but lighter, warmer, and made to melt into every swirl . Why This Icing Beats the Usual Glaze Balanced Flavor: It uses less powdered sugar than standard buttercreams, so you can taste the butter and vanilla, not just sweetness. Fast and Foolproof: Zero special steps. Everything comes together in minutes and stays spreadable. Customizable: Add citrus zest, almond, maple, or cream cheese, and it still works. One base, endless variations. Cinnamon Roll Icing Ingredients Softened Butter: Make sure the butter is fully softened before mixing so it blends smoothly with the powdered sugar. Thickness: Use milk, half and half , or cream to make it as thick or as thin as you want. Flavor Options: You can switch up the flavor with the extract of your choice (1/2-1 teaspoons) or fresh citrus zest, or replace half of the milk or ...