Peppermint Bark Cookies

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My Peppermint Bark Cookies are made with a soft and chewy peppermint chocolate cookie base and topped with a creamy layer of white chocolate peppermint buttercream frosting. 

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To finish them off, decorate with crushed candy canes and peppermint bark pieces. They are the perfect holiday cookie!

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To make, combine dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl: flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Whisk and set aside.

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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter.

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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts and cool.

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Using a stand-mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs and sugars for 3-4 minutes or until thick and pale in color.

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Using a rubber spatula, stir in the cooled chocolate/butter mixture until well combined.

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Add in the flour mixture and fold until combined, avoid over-mixing.

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Chill cookie dough in fridge for at least 10 minutes. Scoop batter and place dough on baking sheet.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Beat butter in stand mixer. Then melt white chocolate then add the about half of the powdered sugar, extracts, and 2 tbsp. Heavy cream. Mix until combined.

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Add the remaining powdered sugar, white chocolate, and salt. Mix again on medium speed until fluffy and cream.

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Add the buttercream on top of the cooled cookies, garnish with candy canes and peppermint bark and enjoy!

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