Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no large lumps of cocoa powder before setting the bowl aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-10 minutes. The centers should still look slightly soft; do not overbake.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They must be cold before you add the topping.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with the crushed peppermint candies. Let the chocolate set before serving.