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Peppermint Bark Cookies

Irresistible Peppermint Bark Cookies for Festive Cheer

These Peppermint Bark Cookies blend rich chocolate and fluffy white frosting for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and stability
  • 0.75 cups Dutch processed cocoa Imparts deep chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookie base
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate Chopped, adds texture
For the Frosting
  • 6 ounces white chocolate Melted for frosting
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract Adds minty flavor
For the Decoration
  • 1 cups candy canes Crushed for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator
  • Microwave or Double Boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets.
  8. Shape dough into balls and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting by melting white chocolate, mixing with butter and powdered sugar.
  11. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with crushed candy canes.
  12. Serve and enjoy with milk or hot cocoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Refrigerate cookie dough to maintain texture during baking.

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