{"id":"2e30cb18-a877-4e2f-a142-c480cf7e60bd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2e30cb18-a877-4e2f-a142-c480cf7e60bd","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/peppermint-bark-cookies/","title":"Peppermint Bark Cookies","description":"My peppermint bark cookies combine chewy, chocolatey cookies with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes. They take just 30 minutes to make without a mixer and require NO chilling! Recipe includes a how-to video!","servings":30,"servings_text":"30","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Peppermint-bark-cookies-1-of-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup unsalted butter (cut into Tbsp-sized pieces)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cut into Tbsp-sized pieces"},{"text":"2 cups semisweet chocolate chips","item":"semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ cups light brown sugar (firmly packed)","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"firmly packed"},{"text":"½ cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk (lightly beaten)","item":"large eggs + 1 large egg yolk","quantity":2,"preparation":"lightly beaten"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon peppermint extract","item":"peppermint extract","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.6666666666666665,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons natural cocoa powder","item":"natural cocoa powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)","item":"mini chocolate chips","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"10 oz premium white chocolate chips ((about 1 2/3 cup))","item":"premium white chocolate chips ((about 1 2/3 cup))","quantity":10,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil","item":"vegetable shortening or coconut oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup crushed candy canes (I used 10 crushed mini canes)","item":"crushed candy canes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"I used 10 crushed mini canes"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine butter and 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir, repeating at 15 second increments until chocolate and butter are completely melted."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove from microwave and allow to cool at least 10 minutes or until mixture no longer feels warm to the touch before proceeding."},{"number":4,"text":"Once butter/chocolate mixture has cooled, stir in sugars, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and peppermint extracts."},{"number":5,"text":"In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt."},{"number":6,"text":"Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until completely combined."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir in mini chocolate chips, if using."},{"number":8,"text":"Drop cookie dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon scoop onto parchment paper, pressing down slightly to flatten."},{"number":9,"text":"Bake 9 minutes, allow to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to cookie rack to cool completely before dipping in chocolate."},{"number":10,"text":"Prepare white chocolate by placing in medium-sized microwave-safe bowl with shortening or coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir, then continue to microwave in 15-second increments (stirring well in-between) until chocolate is completely melted."},{"number":11,"text":"Dip cookies ⅓-½ of the way in white chocolate and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Allow chocolate to harden before enjoying."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T08:00:28.863804+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T08:00:28.863804+00:00"}