Description
Delightful peppermint bark cookies with a balance of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies and chocolate chips gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate and drizzle over the cooled cookies, then sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint if desired. Let set before serving.
Notes
These cookies travel well in a tin layered with parchment. Store them in an airtight container for a few days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipes, easy baking recipes