Description
Enjoy the festive fusion of soft, chewy peanut butter cookies infused with refreshing peppermint bark and creamy white chocolate chunks. These Peppermint Bark Peanut Butter Cookies with White Chocolate offer a perfect balance of sweet, minty, and nutty flavors, ideal for holiday gifting, cookie exchanges, or any joyous occasion. Easy to make with pantry staples and customizable for dietary preferences, these cookies will become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint bark pieces
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the peppermint bark into small chunks and measure out the peanut butter, sugars, and white chocolate chunks so everything is ready to go.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy to create a chewy texture.
- Add Peanut Butter, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the peanut butter until smooth, then fully incorporate the egg and vanilla extract to form a creamy cookie dough base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Peppermint Bark and White Chocolate: Gently fold the crushed peppermint bark and white chocolate chunks into the dough, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough about 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool Before Enjoying: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, letting the flavors set perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure seamless creaming with sugars for better texture.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Crush peppermint bark into small, uneven pieces to provide minty bursts without overwhelming any bite.
- If dough feels too sticky, chill for 30 minutes before scooping for easier handling.
- Monitor baking time closely; cookies can go from perfectly chewy to dry very quickly.
- For a festive look, sprinkle extra crushed peppermint bark on top right after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint bark cookies, peanut butter cookies, white chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, chewy cookies, Christmas cookies, peppermint peanut butter, holiday baking
