Description
Fudgy Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat that combines rich, fudgy brownie flavors with refreshing peppermint. These soft and chewy cookies are topped with crushed candy canes, creating a festive dessert that’s perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy nights by the fire. With just the right balance of sweetness and minty freshness, these cookies will quickly become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on warm cookies before cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg