Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies, the perfect treat to brighten up your holiday season. These cookies marry a rich peppermint sugar cookie base with luscious chocolate ganache, topped off with delightful pieces of Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark. They’re not only easy to make but also visually stunning and sure to impress at cookie exchanges or holiday gatherings. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a cup of hot cocoa, or package them up as sweet gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are an irresistible addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
- 5½ c. + 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 1¼ c. sugar + ¼ c.
- ¾ c. powdered sugar
- ¾ c. canola oil
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. peppermint extract
- 1 c. dark chocolate
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 36 mini Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Squares
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Cream butter and sugars until smooth; then mix in canola oil, vanilla, peppermint extract, and eggs.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Once cooled, dip cookies in ganache or drizzle on top; garnish with peppermint bark squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies. Customize by adding nuts or different sprinkles.