Ghirardelli Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

These easy cookies star chocolate chips and peppermint bark, a classic winter season combination.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 8 ounces Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
• 2 (3.5 ounce) Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Baking Bars, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Melt 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips with butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Allow to slightly cool.

Step 3

Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add chocolate mixture. Blend flour and baking powder together. Stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in chopped Peppermint Bark Baking Bars.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place 1 1/2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake until edges are set, 10-12 minutes.