Cake Mix Peppermint Bark Cookies
Get ready to indulge in a holiday treat that’s as easy as it is delicious!
These Cake Mix Peppermint Bark Cookies bring together the rich, fudgy taste of chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint bark, making them the perfect treat for the season.
Starting with a simple box of cake mix, these cookies are great for anyone who craves a festive dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
Whether baking for a holiday cookie swap, a cozy party, or a quick, chocolatey snack, these cookie recipes are sure to become a new seasonal favorite!
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How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies
- Mix chocolate cake mix with butter and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candy, and peppermint bark pieces, then scoop and slightly flatten the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes, then top with extra peppermint and chocolate for a festive finish. The cookies should look slightly soft in the center when you take them out—they’ll firm up as they cool.
Don’t forget to grab our free printable guide on how to keep Christmas cookies fresh—perfect for making sure your holiday treats stay soft and delicious all season long!
Flat cookies can result from melted butter that’s too warm or overmixing the dough, both of which can make the cookies spread too much. To avoid this, make sure the melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing, and avoid over-beating the dough. Chilling the dough for about 15 minutes before baking can also help the cookies hold their shape!
Yes! Try white, red velvet, or even devil’s food cake mix for a fun twist.
It’s not required, but chilling for 15–20 minutes can make the cookies thicker and chewier.
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If you’re loving the sweet and minty flavors of chocolate and peppermint, you’re in for a treat with these other holiday-inspired delights!
- Be sure to check out these creative Cookie Exchange Ideas for hosting a festive get-together, and don’t miss our Cookie Exchange Printables to help you plan, label, and share your treats in style.
- Try decadent Mint Oreo Desserts or whip up Chocolate Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes for a show-stopping Christmas dessert.
- And to complete your holiday baking lineup try a Christmas Peppermint Cheesecake!
Cake Mix Peppermint Bark Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box of triple chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ unsalted sweet cream butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ C Semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ C crushed peppermint candy
- 1 C white chocolate peppermint bark chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
- Using a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter, and eggs until combined
- Fold in the ½ C of chocolate chips, ½ C of crushed peppermint candy and ½ C of the white chocolate peppermint bark chunks
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough and place it ontothe cookie sheet and gentle press down into a disk
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes
- Remove from oven and sprinkle a few more of the chocolate chips,
- crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate peppermint chunks
- Allow to cool completely before enjoying
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