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Peppermint Bark Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies

The ultimate holiday treat, Peppermint Bark Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and filled with refreshing peppermint flavor. These easy-to-make cookies will have everyone craving more!
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 units eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (dark recommended)
  • 5 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup additional sugar (for indenting)
  • 11-12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1-2 tsp pure peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup Brach's Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until it’s light and creamy.
  3. Add the sugar and powdered sugar to the bowl and beat until well combined.
  4. Now, pour in the vegetable oil and add the eggs. Mix until everything is well combined.
  5. Next, add the dry ingredients: cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until just combined.
  6. Now, gradually add the flour to the mixture.
  7. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and gently roll it into a ball shape.
  8. Prepare your glass with a flat bottom. Moisten it lightly with water.
  9. Dip the bottom of the glass into the reserved additional sugar, then gently press it into the center of each cookie.
  10. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for approximately 9 minutes.
  11. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press the bottom of the glass into each indentation again while they are still hot.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  13. While the cookies cool, melt the white chocolate chips according to the package directions.
  14. Stir in the crushed candy canes into the melted chocolate.
  15. Spoon the peppermint bark mixture into the indented wells on each cookie.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Tip 2: Freeze the unbaked cookie dough for up to three months.
  • Tip 3: Feel free to experiment with different flavored extracts or add nuts.
  • Tip 4: These cookies are quite rich; serve them with a cold glass of milk.
  • Tip 5: Drizzle some melted white chocolate on top of the cookies for an extra festive touch.