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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies
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Experience the joy of holiday baking with these Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookies! These delightful treats combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a charming cookie that’s perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a straightforward recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas and create sweet memories. Whether you’re gifting them to friends or sharing them with family, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 5½ cups + 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar (+ ¼ cup for rolling)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup red jimmies sprinkles
  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 36 mini peppermint bark squares

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add canola oil, vanilla, peppermint extract, and eggs one at a time; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in red jimmies sprinkles gently.
  7. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart; bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
  8. For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then stir in dark chocolate until smooth.
  9. Once cookies cool, drizzle ganache on top and place a mini peppermint bark square on each cookie.

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