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Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies: 11 Amazing Bites

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These Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, inspired by the classic candy. They combine rich chocolate cookie dough with a refreshing peppermint flavor and a festive chocolate coating, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with about 2 tablespoons of the wet ingredients to form a paste, then add this paste to the main bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cookies are cooling, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  12. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the melted white chocolate over them.
  13. If desired, sprinkle with crushed candy canes before the white chocolate sets.
  14. Let the white chocolate harden completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These cookies freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container.

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