Peppermint Bark Cookies
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these irresistible Peppermint Bark Cookies—soft, chewy treats layered with rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and topped with a festive sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or an afternoon snack, these cookies combine traditional baking techniques with a luxurious double-chocolate finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these are a quick and easy way to impress your guests while satisfying your seasonal sweet tooth. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a fun baking project, these peppermint bark cookies are a must-try for any chocolate and mint lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Dark chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups White chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Spread a layer of melted dark chocolate over each cookie using a spoon or offset spatula. Let the chocolate set for about 10 minutes.
Melt the white chocolate chips in the same manner as the dark chocolate. Spread a layer of melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer on each cookie.
Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate before it sets. Press gently to ensure the candies adhere.
Allow the cookies to cool and the chocolate to fully set, about 30 minutes, before serving. Enjoy your peppermint bark cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*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.
