Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for the holiday season. These cookies combine the rich flavors of creamy chocolate and refreshing peppermint, creating a delightful experience that is sure to impress friends and family alike. Their beautiful appearance, enhanced by colorful sprinkles, makes them ideal for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. With their soft texture and decadent ganache topping, these cookies will become a favorite in your holiday repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5½ cups + 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Red jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in canola oil, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets; optionally sprinkle red jimmies on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool before transferring to wire racks.
- For the ganache: heat dark chocolate and heavy cream over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, dip in ganache or drizzle on top; place a mini peppermint bark square on each while still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg