Junior Mint Cookies

INGREDIENTS

7 4/5 oz

all-purpose flour ((1 3/4 cups))

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1 3/25 oz

unsweetened cocoa ((1/4 cup + 2 TBSP))

4 oz

unsalted butter ((1/2 cup, at room temperature))

3 1/2 oz

granulated sugar ((1/2 cup))

3 3/4 oz

light brown sugar ((1/2 cup))

egg (at room temperature)

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

peppermint extract

Junior Mint candies

3 oz

white candy coating ((1/2 cup) Optional, for decorating)