Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

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If you love baking during the holidays and can’t get enough of peppermint bark, you have to try these Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies! They’re rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolatey goodness—plus just the right touch of peppermint to bring that classic holiday flavor to life. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and neighbors. I love using Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Mix-Ins for that bakery-style flavor in every bite. And since this recipe makes just 20 to 22 cookies, it’s the ideal small batch for your holiday baking list!

Overhead view of Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies on platter next to Ghirardelli mix-ins bag — Made with Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Mix-Ins for a bakery-style holiday cookie!

I LOVE these cookies. I love chocolate cookies and I love peppermint bark so I smashed them up. These peppermint bark mix ins make all the difference. If you can't find them in your area read below of tips!

Looking for other festive cookies this season!? Try these Peanut Butter Christmas Tree Kiss Cookies!

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Christmas Cookie Recipes
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Ingredients

butter
brown sugar
granulated sugar
vanilla
egg
all purpose flour
cocoa powder
baking soda
kosher salt
Ghirardelli peppermint bark mix ins
bittersweet baking bar

See exact quantities in recipe card below

You can find the mix ins at most stores....Here are some links - Ghirardelli Site , Amazon, WalMart.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. I like using parchment for this recipe more than silicone.

Microwave the butter in a microwave safe bowl until 90% melted. Whisk the butter until it is completely melted. Add the sugars; mix until well-combined. Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky.

Stir in chopped chocolate and mix ins. Scoop out 1 ½ tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

For extra flair add a few of the mix ins directly on top of dough balls before baking.

Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle. Mine are done at 8 ½ minutes.

SERIOUSLY SO EASY! And see how delicious they are in the YouTube link below!

Equipment

Oh my! Baking Supplies are a fav of mine! Honestly, a well stocked kitchen takes baking from a "have to" to a 'want to"! Here is a link to some of my fav supplies. Be sure and check out the sheet pans. They are a must!

FAQ

I can't find the Ghirardelli mix ins....

No problem! Chop peppermint bark into little pieces to equal a ¼ cup and ¼ white chocolate chips and mix in!

Can I use chocolate chips instead of the bittersweet baking bar?

Yes, semi sweet chips can be used instead.

Can I use regular table salt instead of kosher salt?

Yes, but reduce to ¼ teaspoon.

Close-up of a Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookie showing fudgy texture and peppermint mix-ins — Fudgy and festive—just look at those peppermint bark mix-ins!

Just look at all those yummy chocolates and bark pieces! A Christmas treat dream!

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