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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (plus cooling time)
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies combine the soft, buttery texture of classic sugar cookies with rich chocolate and a crunchy peppermint topping. They taste just like peppermint bark in cookie form—perfect for Christmas cookie trays and edible gifts!

Ingredients

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For the Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Chocolate Coating & Peppermint Topping:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smooth melting)
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

Make the Sugar Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Roll & cut: Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rounds or festive shapes using cookie cutters.
  6. Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.

Decorate with Chocolate & Peppermint:

  1. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  2. Dip the cookies: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place on parchment paper.
  3. Sprinkle & drizzle: Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the top for a peppermint bark effect.
  4. Set & serve: Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens (or refrigerate for 15 minutes to speed up the process).

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter coating.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate for extra depth of flavor.

Find it online: https://quickbiteskitchen.com/chocolate-peppermint-bark-sugar-cookies/