Description
Crunchy Peppermint Bark Cookies are the perfect holiday indulgence, blending rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every delightful bite. These festive cookies not only offer a satisfying crunch but also brighten up any gathering with their vibrant colors. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, they evoke warm memories of family traditions and the joy of the season. Whip up a batch for cookie exchanges or cozy nights at home and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder; gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool completely before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg