Description
Indulge your senses with these Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint in a soft, chewy delight. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights, these cookies are not only easy to make but also a festive treat that will leave everyone smiling. With melty chocolate chips and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, they promise to be the highlight of any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until lump-free.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks and sprinkling with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg