Name: Peppermint, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 145 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup Granulated Sugar; ¼ cup Brown Sugar (Packed); ½ cup Unsalted Butter (1 Stick - Melted); 7 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted (divided); 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1½ tsp Orange Zest; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; ⅔ cup unsalted chopped Pistachios (divided); 2½ cups White Chocolate Chips; ¼ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries crushed (or Raspberries); ⅓ cup Crushed Candy Canes

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Are you looking for a perfect festive dessert to wow your guests at your holiday parties? Or perhaps you’re searching for a unique, homemade gift to give to your loved ones? Look no further! Here, we present you with an enticing Peppermint, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark recipe. This crispy and crunchy delight is sure to win over the hearts of anyone who tastes it.

Peppermint Pistachio and white chocolate cookie bark stacked with a candy cane — Delicious Peppermint Cookie Bark

The Perfect Christmas Treat

The recipe is a blend of chopped pistachios, creamy white chocolate, sprinkle of peppermint and a hint of orange zest that gives it a fresh and tangy twist. These flavours come together to create a deliciously unique cookie bark that not only tastes fantastic but also adds a dash of vibrant green and white colours to your festive dessert table.

This Peppermint Cookie Bark Can Be Made Ahead Of Time

But what sets this recipe apart from your regular cookie recipes? Its preparation time! With an active time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this treat in no time. What’s more, it has a total time of 2 hours and 25 minutes, which includes the cooling time for the chocolate to set perfectly. This means you can prepare it well in advance of your holiday celebrations or gift-giving.

Party Ready!

This Peppermint, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark recipe makes around 15-25 cookies, depending on the size you prefer. So whether you’re hosting a small intimate gathering or a big holiday party, this recipe has you covered. You can also easily double or triple the recipe to cater to more people or to have enough to give out as gifts.

Peppermint, Pistachio and white chocolate cookie bark in a tin with 2 candy canes. — The Perfect Gift Idea

Cookie Bark Is The Perfect Gift

Speaking of gifts, these cookie barks make for a perfect present. Imagine the delight on your loved ones’ faces when they receive a beautifully wrapped package and find these homemade treats inside. It’s a thoughtful and delicious gift that they are sure to appreciate.

Peppermint cookie bark — A Gift For Anyone

So there you have it, a quick, easy, and delicious Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark recipe that’s perfect for the festive season. So why wait? Put on your baker’s hat, gather your ingredients, and get ready to make your holiday celebrations even more special with this incredible dessert.

Peppermint, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark

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Are you looking for a perfect festive dessert to wow your guests at your holiday parties? Or perhaps you're searching for a unique, homemade gift to give to your loved ones? Look no further! Here, we present you with an enticing Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark recipe. This crispy and crunchy delight is sure to win over the hearts of anyone who tastes it

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Prep Time 35

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 1

Total Time 2 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20 pieces

Ingredients

¾ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Brown Sugar Packed
½ cup Unsalted Butter 1 Stick – Melted
7 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted divided
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1½ tsp Orange Zest
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
⅔ cup unsalted chopped Pistachios divided
2½ cups White Chocolate Chips
¼ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries crushed or Raspberries
⅓ cup Crushed Candy Canes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉
Line a baking tray with parchment paper leaving an overhang along the sides.
In a large bowl mix ¾ cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ cup Brown Sugar, ½ cup Unsalted Butter, 6 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted,1 tsp Vanilla Extract, 1½ tsp Orange Zest until smooth. Add 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, and 3/4 tsp salt until just combined.
Fold 1/3 cup Finely Chopped Pistachios into the sugar, careful to not over mix.
Place dough onto baking sheet and firmly press down until it is an even thin layer.
Bake 18-20 Minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in baking sheet on wire rack for 1 hour.

To Melt Chocolate

Fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water. Place on stovetop and bring to a boil.Place a slightly smaller, heat-safe bowl on top of the saucepan. The bowl should be large enough not to fall into the pot, nestling comfortably in the saucepan without touching the water.
Place 2½ cups White Chocolate Chips, and remaining 1 tbsp Coconut Oil in a smaller bowl and mix frequently, (2 to 3 minutes). Once chocolate fully melts, remove the bowl from the double boiler.

Topping The Cookie – TIME SENSITIVE –

Spread melted chocolate evenly over cooled cookie.
Before chocolate melts chop remaining 1/3 cup ⅔ cup unsalted chopped Pistachios and sprinkle on top along with ¼ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries crushed and, ⅓ cup Crushed Candy Canes.
Refrigerate for 15 -20 minutes or until set
Remove from baking tray using the parchment paper overhang and break into any size pieces.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can also melt chocolate in your microwave

place in food safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted 1-2 minutes

Get Creative and try some different toppings, dried fruit, raspberries, coconut flakes.

Keyword christmas, cookies, DESSERT

Looking for more cookie recipes try this snickerdoodle cookie treat or these crowd pleasing Mixed Berry Scones.

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Peppermint, Chocolate And Pistachio Bark Cookie Recipe