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dark chocolate peppermint cookies

Recipe by
Karie Houghton
Milton, WA

A dear friend of mine gave me a Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Bar this holiday and I thought what better way to use than to cook with it!

yield 1 -24
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dark chocolate peppermint cookies

  • 2 1/4 c
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 3 oz
    dark chocolate peppermint crunch bar, chopped
  • sprinkles (optional)

How To Make dark chocolate peppermint cookies

  • 1
    Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chunks. Using a tablespoon, scoop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto ungreased baking sheets. If adding sprinkles, make sure to dip in sprinkles before baking.
  • 2
    Bake for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 3
    Makes about 24 cookies.
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