Description
Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive treat combining the flavors of chocolate and peppermint.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- While the cookies cool, melt white chocolate chips with peppermint extract in a double boiler.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint.
Notes
- For variations, try using dark chocolate chips instead of white.
- Plate with a dusting of cocoa powder for aesthetic appeal.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peppermint Bark Cookies, festive cookies, chocolate cookies, peppermint recipes