Description
Easy Peppermint Bark Cookies recipe Whip up these festive holiday treats with chocolate crushed candy canes Simple step by step instructions for perfect cookies
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, plus more for topping
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cream the Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Then, gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermints with a spatula.
- Chill Out: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool & Drizzle: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cookies. Immediately sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint.
Notes
A festive and foolproof recipe for Peppermint Bark Cookies, combining a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie with the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint for the perfect holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36 cookies
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 16 grams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams