Description
These Peppermint Bark Cookies combine rich chocolate peppermint cookies with a smooth white chocolate coating and a festive crunch of crushed candy canes. They’re soft, fudgy, and perfectly balanced between chocolatey richness and refreshing peppermint—an ideal holiday cookie for Christmas trays and gifting.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 2/3 cup (55g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) milk
- 1 (3.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped (plus more for topping, optional)
- White Chocolate Coating:
- 9–11 oz premium white chocolate baking bar, chopped (or chips)
- 2 tsp refined coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- 6–8 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and milk.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chopped chocolate.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into melted white chocolate, place on parchment, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow coating to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use gel peppermint extract carefully—too much can overpower the cookies.
- For cleaner dipping, chill cookies briefly before coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American