Description
Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with creamy white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy. They combine the decadence of brownies with the festive crunch of peppermint bark, making them a perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Let them cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate and spread or drizzle it over the cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate before it hardens.
- Allow the topping to set, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough for extra peppermint flavor.
- Dark chocolate can be used instead of semi-sweet for a richer taste.
- For less mint, swap crushed candy canes with festive sprinkles.
- Make ahead: dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Cookies can be frozen without topping for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
