Description
These Peppermint Bark Cookies combine the rich decadence of chocolate with the refreshing flavor of peppermint, creating a festive treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they are sure to delight friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an extra touch, melt some additional chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled cookies, then sprinkle with more crushed peppermint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavor and prevent spreading during baking. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.