White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive treat combining creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Topped with crunchy peppermint bark, these cookies evoke holiday nostalgia and are perfect for gatherings or gifting. Easy to make and sure to impress, they’ll leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (divided)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt half of the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in melted white chocolate, remaining white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap in dark chocolate or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.