Festive Peppermint Bark Cookies

Festive Peppermint Bark Cookies

120 mins
medium
24 servings

Indulge in these decadent peppermint bark cookies, featuring a rich chocolate cookie base topped with a creamy white chocolate peppermint frosting. Perfect for the holiday season.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheets
  • Cookie scoop
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Spooned and leveled)
  • 0.25 cupsUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2.00 teaspoonsEspresso Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonBaking Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonCornstarch
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.50 cupsUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 1.00 cupsMilk Chocolate Chips
  • 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract
  • 1.00 teaspoonPeppermint Extract
  • 2.00 largeLarge Eggs(Room temperature)
  • 0.75 cupsPacked Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cupsGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 cupsWhite Chocolate(Lindt brand recommended)
  • 3.00 cupsPowdered Sugar(Sifted)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsHeavy Cream(Room temperature)
  • Crushed Candy Canes(For garnish)
  • Broken Peppermint Bark(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Melt butter and chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Beat eggs and sugars in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

8

Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Beat softened butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Melt white chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, peppermint extracts, and heavy cream to the butter, mixing until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Stir in the cooled white chocolate and a pinch of salt until combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

15

Frost cooled cookies and garnish with crushed candy canes and peppermint bark pieces.

Estimated time: 5 minutes