Festive Peppermint Bark Cookies (Cake Mix Magic)

Festive Peppermint Bark Cookies (Cake Mix Magic)

30 mins
easy
16 servings

These easy peppermint bark cookies are a delightful twist on a classic. Made with cake mix, they're surprisingly delicious and perfect for any winter gathering.

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Equipment Needed

  • 3/4 oz scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Large bowl
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 boxDevil's Food Cake Mix(15.25-oz.)
  • 2.00 eachLarge Eggs
  • 5.00 tbspUnsalted Butter(Melted)
  • 1.00 tbspCoconut Oil(Melted)
  • 2.50 ozWhite Chocolate Peppermint Bark(Finely chopped)
  • 8.00 ozCrushed Peppermint Candies
  • Cooking Spray(For greasing baking sheets)

Instructions

1

Whisk together cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and oil in a large bowl until just combined. The dough will be thick.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Fold in the chopped white chocolate peppermint bark.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to firm up the dough.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

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

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Scoop dough into golf ball-sized balls using a 3/4 oz scoop.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Place crushed peppermint candies on a plate. Roll each dough ball in the crushed candies, coating completely.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Gently flatten the tops of the dough balls with your palm.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Bake for 3 minutes. Gently tap the baking sheet 6 times on a solid surface to help the cookies spread.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Continue baking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cookies are no longer glossy but still slightly soft in the center.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

10

Let cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 5 minutes