Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark Cookies

December 12, 2016

These dense, fudgy chocolate peppermint cookies are coated in sugar and topped with peppermint pretzel bark to make for a sweet and salty treat. Perfectly pepperminty, chocolaty, and irresistible, these cookies are great for gifting, party taking, or personal enjoyment!

1 C. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
¼ C. milk
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. peppermint extract
2 C. all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
extra sugar, for coating
20 Peppermint Bark Pretzels or desired chocolate candy (see post for topping ideas)

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk and extracts until fluffy. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until...
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Nutritions

Calories
549

Sodium
135mg
5% DV

Fat
37g
56% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV