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Peppermint Mocha Cookie Bars

Peppermint Mocha Cookie Bars

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  • 110 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Filling

    • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
    • 1/3 cup heavy cream
    • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • Cookie Base

    • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water
    • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 🧂 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
    • 🥚 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1/4 cup candy canes, crushed

STEPS

1

Place white chocolate chips, heavy cream, and peppermint extract into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted and combined.

2

Refrigerate white chocolate mixture until completely chilled (about 1 hour).

3

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

4

Stir instant espresso powder and hot water together in a small bowl.

5

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

6

Beat butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add egg, espresso mixture, vanilla, peppermint extract, then mix in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and candy canes.

7

Spread dough evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely for 30 minutes.

8

Whip chilled white chocolate mixture into frosting, spread over bars, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

9

Cut into 16 bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

210

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Ensure the white chocolate mixture is fully chilled before whipping to achieve stiff peaks.Use parchment paper to make the bars easier to remove from the pan.For a deeper peppermint flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.