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Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies

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Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies

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Equipment

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer: A versatile kitchen appliance for food preparation with features like dough hooks suitable for cookie dough mixing.

  • Silicone Baking Mat Set (3 Pads): Non-stick silicone baking mats for even baking and easy cleanup, ideal for cookie sheets.

  • Parchment Paper Sheet Set (12 count): Non-stick parchment paper for easy release of cookies and baked goods from baking sheets.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale (5lb): A precise kitchen scale for measuring ingredients accurately, essential for baking.

  • Cookie Scoop (4 oz): A scoop that helps in portioning cookie dough evenly for consistent baking results.

  • Silicone Ice Cube Tray Set (16 count): Although not directly used for baking, this can help in creating chocolate peppermint bars by freezing sections of the dough.

  • Oven Thermometer: An oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperatures for perfect cookies every time.

  • Nonstick Fry Pan (12"): A versatile pan that can be used to melt chocolate or prepare small amounts of peppermint extract without sticking.

  • Silicone Spatula Set (Pack of 2): A pair of silicone spatulas, useful for mixing cookie dough and scraping bowls cleanly.

  • Cookie Monitor or Oven Thermometer (with digital display): A thermometer to help you maintain the correct baking temperature, ensuring perfectly cooked cookies.

  • Digital Measuring Cup Set (4oz to 64oz): A set of digital measuring cups for accurate ingredient measurement in baking recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

  • 1 cup coarsely crushed peppermint hard candies (1/4 lb)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with 1 sheet of foil, allowing 2 inches of foil to hang over each end of pan, and butter foil (except overhang).
2

Instruction 2

Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
3

Instruction 3

Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and candy.
4

Instruction 4

Spread dough evenly in pan and bake until puffed and beginning to pull away from sides of pan, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, then, lifting with foil, transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars and lift off foil with a spatula.
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