Best 9 Cookies And Cream Peppermint Bark Recipes

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Cookies and cream peppermint bark is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of chocolate, cookies, and peppermint extract, and it is sure to please everyone. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best cookies and cream peppermint bark, including the ingredients, instructions, and tips for success. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and festive treat that you and your loved ones will enjoy!

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PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE



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Try Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, a dessert that combines-count 'em-three classic dessert flavors into one mighty cheesecake. Peppermint Bark Cookies and Cream Cheesecake combines chocolate sandwich cookies, starlight mints, cream cheese and chocolate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
35 starlight mints, divided
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Use pulsing action of food processor to process 18 cookies until finely ground. Add butter; mix well. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Crush 30 mints, then chop 10 of the remaining cookies. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in crushed mints and chopped cookies. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, crush remaining mints, then chop remaining cookies. Cover baking sheet with parchment. Melt chocolates separately as directed on packages. Spread semi-sweet chocolate into thin layer on prepared baking sheet; top with tablespoonfuls of the white chocolate. Swirl gently with spoon. Top with crushed mints and chopped cookies. Refrigerate until firm.
  • Break chocolate bark into small pieces; sprinkle over cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES



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The combination of white peppermint bark atop a chocolate cookie base equals the ultimate holiday treat. This big-batch recipe is ideal for cookie swaps, festive parties or even wrapping up as gifts. It is also easy enough for baking with the whole family. Instead of forming individual cookies, you break the giant sheet into pieces, just like you would with traditional bark.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 2 to 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound good-quality white chocolate, roughly chopped
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
20 soft peppermint candies, crushed

Steps:

  • For the chocolate cookies: Cut two 13-by-18 pieces of parchment. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, then gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 2 minutes more.
  • Place a sheet of parchment on a work surface. Transfer the dough to the parchment and cover with another sheet of parchment. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into an even layer that reaches the edges of the parchment. Slide the parchment and dough onto a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the top parchment from the dough and bake until firm and no longer shiny, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and cool completely.
  • For the peppermint bark: Put all but 1 cup of the white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until one-third of the chocolate is melted.
  • Remove the bowl from the saucepan; keep the saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir the reserved 1 cup white chocolate into the bowl, a few pieces at a time, until all of the chocolate is melted; return the bowl to the saucepan for 5 to 10 seconds at a time as needed. Do not rush this step: It may take up to 10 minutes to melt all the chocolate.
  • Wipe off any moisture from the bottom of the bowl. Stir the peppermint extract into the chocolate, then quickly pour over the cooled cookie base and spread in an even layer with a rubber spatula or small offset spatula.
  • Sprinkle immediately with the peppermint candies, gently pressing the pieces into the white chocolate. Set aside at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Lift the bark cookie out of the baking sheet using the parchment and break it into pieces.

PEPPERMINT COOKIES-AND-CREAM COOKIES



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These festive cookies are perfect for the holidays, thanks to the generous addition of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and refreshing peppermint candies. Make sure to chill the dough before baking to ensure a thick and fluffy cookie that your friends and family will enjoy in their holiday tins.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield about 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
20 soft peppermint puffs, crushed (about 3/4 cup crushed)
15 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, crushed (about 1 cup crushed)
1/3 cup red mini candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M's Minis

Steps:

  • Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla, peppermint extract and eggs, then continue to beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Fold in the peppermint puffs, cookie crumbs and candy-coated chocolates until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
  • Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon portions and roll into uniform balls (there should be about 25 dough balls). Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
  • Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each ball. Bake one sheet at a time on the center rack until the cookies have puffed, the centers are just set and the edges have just turned golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

COOKIES AND CREAM BARK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chocolate sandwich cookies, white chocolate chip, chocolate chips

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

40 chocolate sandwich cookies
3 ¼ cups white chocolate chip, melted
¼ cup chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate sandwich cookies inside a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small chunks.
  • Add of the crush cookies to the melted white chocolate and mix it together.
  • Transfer the mixture to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spreading in an even layer with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cookies over the top.
  • Drizzle the chocolate over the bark.
  • Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the bark from the freezer and break it into pieces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 23 grams

PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES



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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

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon red food coloring
2 cups white chocolate chips
6 peppermint candy canes, crushed - or more to taste

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 COOKIE BARK



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How delicious! And how easy! Just press the dough in the pan and break it in chunks after baking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 round starlight mints
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place mints. With rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet, coarsely crush mints. Pour crushed mints into fine strainer; shake lightly so tiny pieces fall into large bowl (reserve larger pieces of mints for garnish).
  • In large bowl with tiny mint pieces, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until stiff dough forms. Press into pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and oil on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  • With fork, drizzle half of melted chips over cooled bars. Sprinkle with reserved crushed mints. Drizzle with remaining melted chips. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. Break into irregular 2- to 3-inch pieces. Store between sheets of waxed paper in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Piece, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES



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These cookies have a slight crisp to the outside but a soft, gooey brownie like texture on the inside. They are intense, guaranteed to please any chocolate lover! I built this recipe after studying about ten or so variations, putting together what I thought would make the perfect cookie and if I haven't made I'm pretty darn close! This is the Peppermint Bark Cookie post, I also did a variation with Andes Mints. I added crushed Peppermints to the mix for a lingering, warm, almost spice from the peppermint. The peppermint adds a great crunch within the cookie. And the white chocolate chips add a creamy, smooth, sweet balance to the peppermint and completes the peppermint bark effect of the cookies.

Provided by Jesicakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 cup rice flour
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I use Ghiradelli 60% cocoa, 4oz is one baking bar)
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1/3 cup)
2 ounces chocolate, unsweetened bakers chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 ounces white chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
6 candy canes, crushed, 1/2 cup set aside

Steps:

  • Preheat oven until 350ËšF. Prepare baking sheets with silpat mat or parchment paper (two if you have them).
  • Crush the candy canes. I used a food processor and pulsed until it was all crushed.
  • Whisk together the rice flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.
  • Melt the butter, 60% chocolate, semisweet chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Or if you have a double boiler use that. Microwaving chocolate can be tricky, the key is short intervals. I do it in 15-20 second intervals (the closer to completely melted, the shorter the time). It took about 6 times or so. Stir in between every go in the microwave. The chocolate should be smooth without any noticeable chunks. Allow to cool slightly, but still fluid.
  • While you're melting the chocolate, beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high until light and frothy, about 5 minutes. This step is what will make the cookies have that shiny, crackly exterior.
  • Turn the mixer to low, and add the melted chocolate/butter mixture to the eggs.
  • Add the flour mixture. Scrape down sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly incorporated.
  • Mixture should be silky and shiny. Slightly thick but with fluidity.
  • Add the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint, peppermint extract, and the white chocolate chips.
  • Drop the cookies onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Dust with the extra crushed peppermint, reserving some for after baking.
  • If you only have one baking sheet, prescoop the rest of the dough as well and set aside. Due to the chocolate content, this dough will harden up pretty quickly. It's perfectly fine to bake once they've hardened, but they're more difficult to scoop.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, turning half way. Bake until the top looks glossy and cracked.
  • The peppermint will have melted in the oven, it will harden back up, but for presentation, sprinkle some fresh peppermint on top if you'd like. Cool on the baking sheet at least 5 minutes. Transfer parchment or mat onto a cooling rack and cool until you can easily peal the cookies off the mat. Cool on cooling rack for another 20-30 minutes until completely cooled. You want to allow the cookies to set.
  • These cookies are great when cooled, you can also warm them. They stay great for a few days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 60.3, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12.9, Protein 2

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES



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An easy-to-make chocolate cookie base features the flavorful addition of peppermint bark and pecans. You can use homemade or store-bought bark, with any chocolate you prefer.

Provided by Kim

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup chopped chocolate peppermint bark
¾ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup crushed candy canes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until combined.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract and mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in half of the dry ingredients until just combined. Mix in remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in peppermint bark pieces, pecans, and crushed candy cane pieces.
  • Place 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops of cookies just begin to set, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for at least 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

PEPPERMINT CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES



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My mother and I made these crisp chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies together. They are a perfect addition to any party. —Donna Williamson, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, espresso powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. fluted round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough., In a large bowl, beat butter and extracts until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, alternately with milk, until smooth. Tint as desired with food coloring. Spread frosting on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the bark will taste. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and good-quality chocolate.
  • Make sure the chocolate is tempered. Tempering is a process that helps to stabilize the chocolate and prevent it from seizing. You can temper chocolate by melting it and then cooling it slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Use a variety of toppings. The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for peppermint bark. Some popular options include crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and mint extract.
  • Be patient. Peppermint bark takes time to set, so be patient and don't rush the process. It's best to let the bark set overnight before cutting it into pieces.

Conclusion:

Cookies and cream peppermint bark is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. It's easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. So next time you're looking for a sweet and minty treat, give this recipe a try!

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