Peppermint Bark Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies
35 min.
48
127kcal

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Indulge your taste buds this holiday season with our delightful Peppermint Bark Cookies! These festive treats are not only visually appealing with their cheerful red and white colors, but they also pack a flavor punch that will leave everyone craving more. The perfect blend of peppermint and rich white chocolate creates a deliciously sweet and minty flavor that will transport you to a winter wonderland with every bite.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies that yield an impressive 48 servings, making them ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk by the fireplace. The satisfying crunch from the crushed peppermint candy cane adds a lovely texture, while the soft, chewy cookie base keeps them irresistibly tempting.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Peppermint Bark Cookies are straightforward and fun to make. With easy-to-follow steps, you'll enjoy every moment of bringing these delightful confections to life. So gather your loved ones, don your favorite holiday apron, and get ready to create a festive atmosphere with these delightful cookies that are sure to be the star of your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  peppermint candy canes crushed to taste
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.8 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable shortening 
  • cups chocolate chips white
  • 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, and white sugar in a separate large bowl until creamy. Beat eggs, vanilla and peppermint extracts, and red food coloring into butter mixture until smooth. Gradually beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough is smooth. Fold white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes into dough.
  3. Pinch off 1-tablespoon-sized pieces of dough, roll into balls, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly flatten cookies with the bottom of a drinking glass.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set but not browned, 9 to 10 minutes.
  5. Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein4.28%
Fat47.24%
Carbs48.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.98
Glycemic Load
8.56
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.7078260845788%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:126.61kcal
6.33%
Fat:6.71g
10.32%
Saturated Fat:3.27g
20.45%
Carbohydrates:15.48g
5.16%
Net Carbohydrates:15.29g
5.56%
Sugar:10.31g
11.45%
Cholesterol:13.48mg
4.49%
Sodium:72.79mg
3.16%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:1.37g
2.74%
Selenium:3.18µg
4.55%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.81%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.71%
Folate:13.41µg
3.35%
Phosphorus:24.58mg
2.46%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.41%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.24%
Iron:0.38mg
2.11%
Calcium:20.42mg
2.04%
Vitamin K:2.01µg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Vitamin A:71.24IU
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.24%
Potassium:36.35mg
1.04%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:Allrecipes