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Peppermint Bark Cookies

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Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive twist on chocolate cookies, featuring rich cocoa, luscious white chocolate coating, and crunchy peppermint pieces. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for the holidays, easy to make, and look gorgeous on any cookie tray.

Ingredients

  1. ½ cup unsalted butter
    2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
    ½ cup granulated sugar
    2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    ¼ tsp peppermint extract
    1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp natural cocoa powder
    1 tsp cornstarch
    ½ tsp baking powder
    White chocolate and crushed candy canes for dipping

Instructions

In the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate chips together. Let the mixture cool completely.

  1. Stir in the sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined once the chocolate mixture is cool.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  3. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, flatten the cookies slightly, and bake at 350°F for about 9 minutes. Allow them to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Melt the white chocolate, thinning it with a bit of vegetable shortening or coconut oil. Dip the cookies halfway in the melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Let them set on wax paper.

Notes

  1. For a stronger mint flavor, double the peppermint extract.
  2. If you prefer a more subtle mint presence, reduce or omit the candy canes.
  3. Natural cocoa powder is preferred for the best flavor and texture.
  4. You can also make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

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