Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies
Indulge in the festive fusion of rich chocolate and cool peppermint with these Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies, a decadent treat perfect for holiday gatherings or year-round dessert cravings. Featuring a soft, chewy base made with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these easy-to-make bars are elevated with a refreshing pop of crushed peppermint candy sprinkled on top. Prepared in just 45 minutes, including baking time, this recipe combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peppermint for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether served at a party or enjoyed with a cozy cup of hot cocoa, these bar cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top. Gently press them into the surface to adhere.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cookie bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 274.3 g | 352% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.7 g | 838% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 730.5 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.9 g | 300% | |
| Total Sugars | 412.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.1 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 42.2 mg | 234% | |
| Potassium | 3180 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
