Peppermint Bark Snowflake Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat
Indulge in the delightful combination of peppermint and chocolate with our exquisite Peppermint Bark Snowflake Cookies. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a visual delight with their charming snowflake shape. With three delectable variations to choose from, our peppermint bark cookies offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will make your holiday season even more joyous.
The first variation features a classic peppermint bark filling sandwiched between two crispy chocolate cookies. The second variation tantalizes your taste buds with a rich chocolate filling infused with the refreshing flavor of peppermint extract. Finally, the third variation combines the irresistible taste of white chocolate with crushed candy canes, resulting in a magical burst of minty sweetness.
These cookies are not only easy to make but also a perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues during the holiday season. Their festive appearance and delicious taste are sure to spread joy and warmth wherever they go. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create these enchanting Peppermint Bark Snowflake Cookies.
PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES
A light, festive holiday cookie for those who enjoy peppermint bark but might prefer something less time-consuming. I wanted a peppermint cookie that was easy and reminded me of Christmas. I think I found it! Made them with my 4-year-old daughter who had fun and kept saying 'mmmm' as she ate them.
Provided by Dianna S.
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, and white sugar in a separate large bowl until creamy. Beat eggs, vanilla and peppermint extracts, and red food coloring into butter mixture until smooth. Gradually beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough is smooth. Fold white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes into dough.
- Pinch off 1-tablespoon-sized pieces of dough, roll into balls, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly flatten cookies with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set but not browned, 9 to 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 77.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
PEPPERMINT BARK SNOWFLAKES
Peppermint bark snowflakes for the holidays
Provided by Liz Berg
Categories Holidays
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place your mold on a baking sheet.
- Gently melt the semisweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large microwave-safe bowl, stopping and stirring at 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Add ¼-1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Pour into your silicone molds (my layers were slightly under a half-inch deep). Gently shake the pan back and forth to level the chocolate.
- Sprinkle with some candy cane bits.
- Refrigerate while making the white chocolate layer.
- Melt the white chocolate and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil as you did the dark chocolate and add extract.
- Pour white chocolate over dark chocolate (about the same depth), gently shake the pan to level the white chocolate, and sprinkle tops with candy cane bits before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill, then remove from molds to serve
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 8 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 45 milligrams sodium, Sugar 55 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
PEPPERMINT BARK SNOWFLAKE COOKIES
This cookie was inspired by two of my favorite holiday treats - peppermint bark and sugar cookies. These cookies are the perfect combination of both - dark rich chocolate with crunchy spicy peppermint and a soft chewy cookie. Delicious and beautiful!!
Provided by Jennifer Daskevich
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat liner. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer, combine cake mix, frozen whipped topping, and egg. Beat until combined - about two minutes. Add in peppermint extract and beat to combine. Scoop dough into balls with tablespoon, roll in powdered sugar,and place twelve on each cookie sheet.
- 2. Spray the bottom of a glass with nonstick spray and slightly flatten each ball. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint cookies. Bake for 7-8 minutes and remove. Cool completely.
- 3. Slowly melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Remove from heat and allow to cool but not firm up. When cookies have cooled, turn upside down and brush melted chocolate on bottom of cookies . Allow to cool. To speed up the chocolate setting - put cookies in freezer for five minutes. When chocolate has set enjoy!!
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate works well.
- Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before melting it. This will help it melt smoothly and evenly.
- Don't overheat the chocolate. Stir it constantly over low heat until it is just melted.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the chocolate to see if it is melted by dipping a spoon into it. If the chocolate coats the back of the spoon evenly, it is ready.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer. Let it cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
- To make the peppermint bark more festive, you can sprinkle it with crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, or grated white chocolate.
- Store the peppermint bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Peppermint bark is a classic holiday treat that is easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet and minty treat, try making peppermint bark. You won't be disappointed!
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