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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

Enjoy these Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies, a festive blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter (softened) or margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour blend is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened cocoa is best
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt as alternatives
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate (for drizzle) or white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes or crushed nuts for non-peppermint option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg and peppermint extract until just incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, flattening each ball gently.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the cookies are slightly soft in the center.
  8. Cool the cookies on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before moving them.
  9. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
  10. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the melted chocolate while it's still wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate dough for enhanced flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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