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Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

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These chocolate peppermint bark cookies feature a soft, chewy base loaded with chunks of peppermint bark, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a festive treat that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed (165 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup (6 oz, 170 g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup roughly chopped peppermint bark

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Mix until combined but do not overbeat.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peppermint bark pieces until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour or a gluten-free baking flour blend. Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to reduce spreading. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Chop peppermint bark smaller if chunks are large. Peppermint extract is subtle but important for layering flavor.

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