PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES
Good old starlight mints top these decadent chocolate-chunk cookies off with a celebratory crunch. Melt the candies in the oven, press them flat by covering with parchment paper and a baking sheet, then take your holiday party-ready cookies for a swirl.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter with both sugars on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and peppermint extract; beat until well combined. Add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Mix in bittersweet chocolate. Transfer dough to plastic wrap, form into a disk, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days; or freeze up to 1 month.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop scant tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake, rotating rack positions halfway through, until cookies are puffed and just set at edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Place starlight mints 1 inch apart on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until soft to the touch and just beginning to melt, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately top with another sheet of parchment that's been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Press firmly with another baking sheet or a large, heavy skillet to flatten mints into thin disks slightly smaller than cookies. Let cool completely on tray. Remove parchment. (Mints can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.)
- Spoon 1/4 teaspoon white chocolate onto center of each cookie. Top with a flattened mint, pressing slightly to adhere. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 1 hour; or refrigerate 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
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Corey Kurer
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I can't stop eating them.
Ismerellda Nihor
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and festive.
Stacey Justice
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Ijhar Momin
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. They were too dry and crumbly.
Yahia Babia
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I could eat them every day.
Quick Slamer
[email protected]I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for holiday parties.
Amos Mahando
[email protected]These cookies are really easy to make, but they didn't turn out as I expected. The chocolate and peppermint flavors didn't really blend well together.
Sayad alam official صیاد عالم
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. Other than that, these cookies were easy to make and tasted great.
Ramiz Jameel
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Vanny The Gryphon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate and peppermint flavors balance each other out perfectly.
Shkurta Sejdia
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I've made them несколько times now, and they're always a hit.
Ibrahim M
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint in these cookies. They're the perfect treat for the holidays.
Aiden Gustina
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.