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Peppermint Bark Cookies
Recipe courtesy of Amanda Neal for Food Network Kitchen
Level: Intermediate
Total: 4 hr 45 min (includes chilling and cooling times)
Active: 1 hr
Yield: 28 cookies

Ingredients

Peppermint Bark:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup peppermint puff candies, chopped

Cookies:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 large egg plus 1 yolk
1/3 cup peppermint puff candies, chopped

Directions

For the peppermint bark: Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Heat 1 inch of water in a saucepan over low heat until steaming.

Put half of the semisweet chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the saucepan of steaming water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and heat, stirring, until one-third of the chocolate is melted. Remove the bowl from the saucepan; keep the steaming water over low heat. Gradually stir the remaining semisweet chocolate into the bowl, a few pieces at a time, until all the chocolate is melted. Return the bowl to the saucepan, 5 to 10 seconds at a time, to help melt the chocolate, if needed. Do not rush this step: It may take up to 10 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Wipe off any moisture from the bottom of the bowl. Stir 1/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract into the chocolate, then quickly pour into the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Firmly tap the baking sheet against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Set aside at room temperature until almost set, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, put half of the white chocolate in another medium heatproof bowl and repeat the melting process over the steaming water; dry off the bottom of the bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; pour over the semisweet chocolate and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle immediately with the chopped peppermint candies, gently pressing them into the white chocolate. Set aside at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour.

Peel the bark from the parchment and break into roughly 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. The bark can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

For the cookies: Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla, peppermint extract, whole egg and yolk and beat until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Reduce the speed to low, then slowly add the flour mixture until just combined; do not overmix.

Reserve 28 to 30 pieces of bark (about 1 1/2 cups) for topping; set aside. Add the remaining peppermint bark to the dough and beat until just combined (don’t break up the bark too much). Fold in the chopped peppermint puff candies to combine. Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment.
Scoop 28 balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the baking sheets. Bake 1 sheet at a time until the cookies are puffed and just starting to turn golden brown at the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately top with 1 to 2 pieces of the reserved bark. The bark will melt slightly and adhere to the cookies as they cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cook’s Note
When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)

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