Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies
300 min.
32
103kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Combining the rich, velvety taste of semisweet chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint hard candies, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies offer a unique twist that will impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of 32 delicious servings. The process is simple and enjoyable, making it a great activity to share with loved ones. The combination of dark brown sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder creates a deep, rich flavor, while the coarsely crushed peppermint candies add a delightful burst of freshness in every bite.

These Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with their beautiful presentation and festive colors. Perfect for holiday celebrations, cookie exchanges, or just a cozy night in, these bars are sure to bring joy and warmth to any occasion. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 lb peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • oz semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened (not Dutch-process)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with 1 sheet of foil, allowing 2 inches of foil to hang over each end of pan, and butter foil (except overhang).
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and candy.
  4. Spread dough evenly in pan and bake until puffed and beginning to pull away from sides of pan, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, then, lifting with foil, transfer to a cutting board.
  5. Cut into bars and lift off foil with a spatula.
  6. Bars keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories103kcal
Protein3.88%
Fat44.96%
Carbs51.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.53
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0026087100091%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.87mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:102.56kcal
5.13%
Fat:5.27g
8.1%
Saturated Fat:3.15g
19.71%
Carbohydrates:13.48g
4.49%
Net Carbohydrates:12.5g
4.55%
Sugar:9.38g
10.43%
Cholesterol:13.76mg
4.59%
Sodium:75.44mg
3.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:7.66mg
2.55%
Protein:1.02g
2.05%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.96%
Copper:0.12mg
6.21%
Magnesium:17.21mg
4.3%
Fiber:0.98g
3.9%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Phosphorus:29.94mg
2.99%
Selenium:1.88µg
2.68%
Vitamin A:99.73IU
1.99%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.81%
Potassium:62.53mg
1.79%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.4%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.26%
Folate:4.9µg
1.22%
Calcium:11.34mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious