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Peppermint Bark Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies

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Indulge in Peppermint Bark Cookies, a festive holiday treat combining dark and white chocolate with crunchy candy canes.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Can substitute semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 cup Flour Use all-purpose gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it is unsweetened.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for vegan option.
For the Coating and Topping
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Yogurt-covered wafers can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Candy Cane Crushed peppermint or other flavored hard candies can be used.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder. Stir in most of the chopped dark chocolate, leaving some aside for topping.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla extract for about five minutes.
  4. Add the egg to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Portion about two tablespoons of dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets about two inches apart. Press reserved dark chocolate into each cookie.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and coconut oil. Heat until smooth.
  10. Dip the top of each cookie into the melted white chocolate, let excess drip off, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for extended storage.

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