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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies You’ll Love This Holiday

Delicious Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies blend the sweetness of sugar cookies with festive peppermint and chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works well.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can swap with baking powder.
  • 1 cup Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Avoid substitutes for optimal texture.
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil Avocado oil can be used instead.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Can increase vanilla if necessary.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Red Jimmies Sprinkles Any colorful sprinkles will do.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate High quality chocolate recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free.
For the Topping
  • 12 squares Mini Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark Squares Other chocolate bark can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with granulated and powdered sugars until fluffy. Add oil, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully merged.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and fold in the sprinkles.
  6. Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with a sugared glass.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes until slightly underdone. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour it over the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  9. Spread ganache over each cooled cookie and top with peppermint bark squares. Let sit until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies store well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Ensure proper storage to retain freshness.

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