TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Cooking is a fun part of the holiday season, but making the right cookie dough can be tricky. Heidi Copeland shares a fool-proof recipe using just one easy dough.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies, depending on shaping
* 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
* 3 large egg yolks
Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
Makes about 2 cups
* 1 cup roughly chopped semi-sweet chocolate
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
