Description
Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with these Peppermint Bark White Chocolate Cookies. A rich chocolate cookie base is topped with a layer of creamy white chocolate peppermint bark, creating a festive and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peppermint Bark Topping:
- 10 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (vegetable or coconut) to thin out
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate. Combine the two mixtures.
- Make the Cookies: Add egg, sugars, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake.
- Create the Peppermint Bark Topping: Melt white chocolate, add peppermint extract and oil. Spread over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your taste preference.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add additional crushed candy canes on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg