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Peppermint Bark Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

full plate of gluten-free peppermint bark cookies.

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These Peppermint Bark Cookies are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Made with a soft and chewy chocolate brownie cookie, dipped in sweet dairy-free white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy canes! These fudgy chocolate peppermint Christmas cookies are quick and easy to make, with all the holiday flavors of your favorite no-bake Christmas candy!

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the stick of vegan butter and then stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peppermint extract until thick and smooth.
  4. Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together. Add the two tablespoons of non-dairy milk and mix until the cookie dough is combined and smooth.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out 16, 1-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and space them out on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpats. Smooth or press the tops on the cookie dough balls slightly, just enough to remove any large ridges.
  6. Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 minutes, remove and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once the cookies have cooled, melt the vegan white chocolate in a greased microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals on high, stirring the chocolate in between to prevent burning.
  8. Crush the peppermint candy by placing it in a plastic bag and crushing it with a rubber mallet or other heavy object. Place the crushed pieces in another small bowl.
  9. Dip one-half of each cookie in the melted vegan white chocolate and place the dipped cookie on a sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle the top with the crushed peppermint candies.
  10. Allow the cookies to set at room temperature or place them in the fridge to speed up the process before serving the cookies.

Notes

Storage: Once the cookies have cooled and the chocolate has set, you can store the decorated chocolate cookies in an airtight container for 5-7 days at room temperature or in the fridge.

Freezing:ย Freeze the cookies flat in a single layer and once frozen you can carefully stack them by placing a piece of wax paper in between layers. However, it's best to keep them stored in a single layer because of the peppermint candy pieces. You can keep the cookies frozen in an airtight storage container or freezer storage bag for up to 4-6 months. Allow the cookies to thaw overnight in the fridge and then bring them to room temperature on the counter before serving.

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