Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies
45 min.
32
90kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With the festive flavors of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy bar that combines the warmth of cocoa with the cool crunch of peppermint hard candies—it's a match made in dessert heaven!

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 32 people, making them ideal for parties, gatherings, or simply to enjoy at home. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint creates a beautiful contrast in flavor and texture, while the buttery base ensures each bite is melt-in-your-mouth good.

Whether you're looking to impress guests at a holiday gathering or simply want to treat yourself, these Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies are the answer. They are a delightful way to celebrate the season and share joy with friends and family. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 pound peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces 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. 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.
  3. Spread dough evenly in pan and bake until puffed and beginning to pull away from sides of pan, about 20 minutes.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories90kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat51.57%
Carbs43.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.53
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9578260908956%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.87mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:89.5kcal
4.47%
Fat:5.27g
8.1%
Saturated Fat:3.15g
19.71%
Carbohydrates:10.11g
3.37%
Net Carbohydrates:9.13g
3.32%
Sugar:6.05g
6.72%
Cholesterol:13.76mg
4.59%
Sodium:74.48mg
3.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:7.66mg
2.55%
Protein:1.02g
2.04%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.85%
Copper:0.12mg
6.13%
Magnesium:16.9mg
4.23%
Fiber:0.98g
3.9%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Phosphorus:29.81mg
2.98%
Selenium:1.84µg
2.62%
Vitamin A:99.73IU
1.99%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.8%
Potassium:57.95mg
1.66%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.4%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.26%
Folate:4.86µg
1.22%