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Peppermint Bark Cookies

Delightful treat combining soft and chewy chocolate cookies with peppermint white chocolate frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 247
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour Essential for the cookie base, providing structure.
  • 0.25 cups Dutch processed cocoa Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Creates a tender texture in the cookies.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough perfectly.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth and depth into the flavor.
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate Provides delightful chunks of chocolate throughout.
  • 4 ounces white chocolate Adds sweetness and creaminess to the frosting.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Needed again for a rich frosting texture.
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting for a perfect spreadable consistency.
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor to the frosting.
  • 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract Gives that signature minty zing.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness in the frosting.
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons heavy cream Adjusts consistency of frosting for easy spreading.
  • 2 ounces white chocolate For extra texture in the frosting or decoration.
  • 5 pieces candy canes Adds a festive crunch and enhances peppermint flavor.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients at room temperature for better mixing results.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, Dutch processed cocoa, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into your creamy butter mixture.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add your dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture until just combined; fold in coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
  6. Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for about ten minutes until set but still soft in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g

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