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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 standard cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious chocolate cookies packed with peppermint bark and topped with a glossy chocolate drizzle, perfect for holiday baking.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peppermint bark, chopped
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Scoop dough using a cookie scoop and place on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Immediately press chopped peppermint bark into the tops of warm cookies.
  8. Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps with cookie structure. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg