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Peppermint Bark Cookies
This Peppermint Bark Cookies recipe is a delightful treat that combines the rich taste of chocolate cookies with a hint of peppermint, all topped with creamy white chocolate and festive crushed candy canes. They're perfect for the holiday season, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 36
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Topping
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Place the cookies on waxed paper until the chocolate is set.
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Notes
- Butter Temperature: Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Cocoa Powder: For a deeper chocolate flavor, you can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Cookie Size: If you prefer larger or smaller cookies, adjust the baking time accordingly – smaller cookies will bake faster.
- White Chocolate Melting Tip: If the white chocolate is too thick after melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to thin it out for easier dipping.
- Storing: Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months – just thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.