Stand Mixer - A versatile tool essential for mixing dough and other ingredients efficiently, aiding in achieving smooth batter or dough effortlessly.
Silicone Baking Mat - Suitable for rolling out cookie dough with easy handling and minimal sticking to surfaces, providing evenly shaped cookies.
Parchment Paper - Utilized for lining baking sheets to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Digital Scale - Provides precision in measuring ingredients, which is critical for the accuracy required in baking.
Candy Thermometer - Designed for monitoring sugar syrup temperatures during the creation of decorative items such as candy canes.
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops (or more) red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies (about 4 ounces)
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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