Chocolate Peppermint Bark Bliss Bites
Indulge in these rich and decadent Chocolate Peppermint Bark Bliss Bites, inspired by the festive flavors of peppermint bark while exploring the delightful texture of buttery shortbread. Each cookie is crafted from a luxurious chocolate shortbread base, marrying the deep essence of dark cocoa with the refreshing, minty burst from peppermint. These treats are adorned with a sparkling sugar edge and a generous drizzle of chocolate, making them visually stunning, much like a holiday wreath. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift for loved ones, these cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations. Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch, melting into creamy chocolate and refreshing mint—an irresistible combination that embodies the spirit of the season.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
20 tablespoons (Cut into 20 pieces, room temperature)
Light brown sugar
3/4 cup (Packed)
Large egg yolk
1 (Room temperature)
Real vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon
All-purpose flour
2 cups
Dark unsweetened cocoa (Dutch process)
1/4 cup
Sea salt
1/2 teaspoon
Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
Decorator sugar
1/2 cup
Dark chocolate
1 1/3 cups (Coarsely chopped)
White chocolate
3/4 cup (Coarsely chopped)
Peppermint candy
1/3 cup (Finely crushed, divided)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chocolate Peppermint Bark Bliss Bites?
They are rich and decadent cookies inspired by festive peppermint bark with a buttery chocolate shortbread base.
What is the base of these cookies made of?
The cookies are crafted from a luxurious chocolate shortbread base using dark cocoa.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 13 ingredients in this recipe.
How much butter is needed and how should it be prepared?
You need 20 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into 20 pieces and kept at room temperature.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar.
Does the recipe use whole eggs?
No, it uses 1 large egg yolk at room temperature.
What flavor extracts are included?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of real vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
How much flour is required?
You will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What kind of cocoa powder is best for this recipe?
Dark unsweetened cocoa (Dutch process) is recommended.
How much salt and baking powder are needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
What is used to create the sparkling edge on the cookies?
A 1/2 cup of decorator sugar is used for the sparkling edge.
What type of chocolate is used for the topping?
The recipe uses 1 1/3 cups of dark chocolate and 3/4 cup of white chocolate.
How should the dark and white chocolate be prepared?
Both the dark and white chocolate should be coarsely chopped.
What kind of peppermint is used for the topping?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of finely crushed peppermint candy.
What is the visual inspiration for these bites?
They are designed to look visually stunning, much like a holiday wreath.
What is the texture of the Chocolate Peppermint Bark Bliss Bites?
Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch that melts into creamy chocolate and refreshing mint.
Are these cookies suitable for gifting?
Yes, they make a perfect sweet gift for loved ones during the holidays.
Where can these cookies be shared?
They are perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings and celebrations.
What flavors define these cookies?
The deep essence of dark cocoa married with a refreshing, minty burst of peppermint.
What are the common tags for this recipe?
The tags include dessert, cookies, peppermint, chocolate, holiday treats, baking, sweet, and festive.
Is the cocoa used sweetened or unsweetened?
The recipe uses dark unsweetened cocoa.
How is the peppermint candy prepared?
The peppermint candy is finely crushed and divided.
Does the recipe contain sea salt?
Yes, it contains 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
How many pieces of butter should be cut?
The 20 tablespoons of butter should be cut into 20 pieces.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The specific serving size is not provided in the source data.
How much light brown sugar is needed?
3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar is required.
What makes these cookies look like a holiday wreath?
They are adorned with a sparkling sugar edge and a generous drizzle of chocolate.
What kind of peppermint extract is used?
Standard peppermint extract is used to provide the minty burst.
Does the recipe include nutritional information?
No, calories, fat, and other nutritional details are not specified.
How does the recipe embody the spirit of the season?
By combining the festive flavors of peppermint bark with the look of a holiday wreath and a rich chocolate base.