Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful peppermint bark cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint for a treat that warms your heart. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite transports you to joyful moments shared with loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to impress guests and make wonderful gifts. Experience the magic of the season with every delicious morsel!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg