Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies combine the classic flavor of buttery sugar cookies with the festive crunch of peppermint bark. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat to gift loved ones, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- For the Topping:
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup peppermint bark, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Chill and Roll:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to shape as desired.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with Chocolate and Peppermint Bark:
- Once cookies are cool, dip or spread the tops with melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint bark over the chocolate while it’s still wet. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.
Notes
- To make ahead, store undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, then decorate before serving.
- Use a variety of cookie cutter shapes to make your cookies extra festive!