Description
Thanksgiving Crunchy Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive delight that brings together rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every bite. These easy-to-make cookies offer a satisfying crunch, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With their vibrant colors and delightful flavors, they are sure to be the highlight of any dessert table, evoking warmth and joy during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg