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Peppermint Pistachio and white chocolate cookie bark stacked with a candy cane

Peppermint, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark

TreeHouseHomeMaker
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
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
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
  • tsp Orange Zest
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • cup unsalted chopped Pistachios divided
  • cups White Chocolate Chips
  • ¼ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries crushed or Raspberries
  • 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