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Peppermint Bark Cookies Recipe

Peppermint Bark Cookies
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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

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  • 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.

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