Description
Sweet holiday magic meets cookie perfection in these peppermint bark cookies, blending rich chocolate and cool mint into delightful seasonal treats. Festive crunch and creamy chocolate layers combine for a merry dessert that delights both young and old.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Decorations:
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350F and lining baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt) in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, blend butter and sugar using an electric mixer until achieving a creamy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Using a spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheet, lightly pressing each mound to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and slight firmness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to cool completely and develop a crisp texture.
Notes
- Enhance the festive flavor by toasting crushed candy canes briefly before adding to the dough for a more intense peppermint taste.
- Substitute dairy-free butter and vegan white chocolate chips to make these cookies suitable for plant-based diets.
- Control cookie spread by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, ensuring a more uniform and professional-looking result.
- For extra visual appeal, sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top of the cookies immediately after baking while they’re still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg