Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (o4 3/4 if not using protein powder)
• 1/2 cup flour (or 3/4 cup if not using protein powder)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 regular-sized candy canes – crushed 

Directions

• In a bowl, melt butter and sugar together in the microwave for about 90 seconds
• Allow the butter mixture to cool slightly
• Add remaining ingredients minus chocolate chips and candy canes
• Once the batter is mixed, fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 the crushed candy canes
• Allow batter to cool in the fridge for at least an hour
• Once the batter is chilled, turn oven on to 375, scoop about 3 TBSP worth of batter in a ball and place it on sprayed cookie sheet
• Top with remaining candy cane pieces
• Bake for 9 – 13 minutes (until the center isn’t gooey)
• Let cool and enjoy! 

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