Peppermint Cookie Bark

Peppermint Cookie Bark
75 min.
36
120kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Peppermint Cookie Bark, a treat that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate chip cookies with the refreshing zing of peppermint. This dessert is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. With just 75 minutes of preparation, you can create 36 scrumptious servings that will leave your guests craving more.

The process begins with the nostalgic crunch of starlight mints, which are coarsely crushed to release their sweet, minty essence. This is combined with a classic chocolate chip cookie mix, butter, and a hint of flour to form a rich, buttery base. Once baked to golden perfection, the cookie layer is drizzled with smooth, melted white vanilla baking chips, adding a creamy contrast to the crunchy mint topping.

What sets this recipe apart is its versatility; it can be easily customized with your favorite toppings or enjoyed as is. Whether you’re looking to impress at a holiday party or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, this Peppermint Cookie Bark is sure to become a cherished favorite. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 12  round chocolate-covered creamy mints 
  • 17.5 oz chocolate chip cookie mix 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup peppermint candies white
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place mints. With rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet, coarsely crush mints.
  2. Pour crushed mints into fine strainer; shake lightly so tiny pieces fall into large bowl (reserve larger pieces of mints for garnish).
  3. In large bowl with tiny mint pieces, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until stiff dough forms. Press into pan.
  4. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and oil on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  6. With fork, drizzle half of melted chips over cooled bars.
  7. Sprinkle with reserved crushed mints.
  8. Drizzle with remaining melted chips.
  9. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. Break into irregular 2- to 3-inch pieces. Store between sheets of waxed paper in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein3.75%
Fat53.17%
Carbs43.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.44
Glycemic Load
4.83
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.98391302942258%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.05kcal
6%
Fat:7.2g
11.08%
Saturated Fat:3.31g
20.67%
Carbohydrates:13.13g
4.38%
Net Carbohydrates:12.71g
4.62%
Sugar:7.44g
8.27%
Cholesterol:5.65mg
1.88%
Sodium:74.28mg
3.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.14g
2.29%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.53%
Folate:11.42µg
2.85%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.09%
Fiber:0.42g
1.67%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.64%
Vitamin A:81.78IU
1.64%
Iron:0.24mg
1.36%
Magnesium:4.95mg
1.24%
Phosphorus:10.59mg
1.06%