Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Dough Bars
Indulge in the festive flavors of Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Dough Bars! This delightful treat features a creamy chocolate cookie dough infused with refreshing peppermint, all topped with smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars will quickly become a favorite dessert. With their rich taste and beautiful presentation, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in the flour and cocoa powder while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
- Spread the cookie dough mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly soft.
- While cooling, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit briefly before stirring until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled bars and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Feel free to mix dark or white chocolate chips for different flavor profiles. Add crushed candy canes for extra crunch and festive flair.