Peppermint Bark Cookies
These peppermint bark cookies combine rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free if needed
- ⅔ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 3.5 ounce semi-sweet chocolate bar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and milk to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Chop the semi-sweet chocolate bar and fold it into the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.