"Peppermint Bark Cookies are a chocolate cookie with peppermint extract and chocolate chips in each bite! Topped with white chocolate ganache and candy cane pieces...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
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1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs (at room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons peppermint extract
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup ((Karo))
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1 cup dutch process cocoa powder ((needs to be Dutch process to achieve that deep chocolate flavor))
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
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4 oz white chocolate (finely chopped)
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2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
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1/4 cup candy canes (crushed)