These chocolate peppermint bark cookies are an easy and fun holiday sweet treat. They are rich and fudgy with just a hint of white chocolate and peppermint flavor.

If you’re looking for a tasty but easy holiday cookie, I have you covered!

These chocolate peppermint bark cookies are just what the doctor ordered!

They have a rich and fudgy texture packed with semi-sweet chocolate chunks and chopped-up white chocolate peppermint chips.

It’s an expected Christmas flavor all rolled together in one little cookie.

It’s the perfect type of cookie I would use to round out a cookie tray or cookie gift box.

This reminds me that I must text my new neighbors to see if they have food allergies. I plan on putting together a little cookie tray, but I would hate to give them something they couldn’t eat.

Of course, this cookie will appear with my brown sugar pecan toffee, peanut butter buckeyes, caramel Nutella crisp cookies, and my praline pecans!

Where can I find white chocolate peppermint chips?

Around the holidays, you can find white chocolate peppermint chips reasonably easy.

The brands I see most often are Ghirardelli and Andes.

If you cannot find them bagged, you can easily pick up a white chocolate peppermint candy bar or authentic peppermint bark. Just give it a rough chop and add it to the cookie like you would chips.

If all else fails, use 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.

Do I have to use chocolate chunks?

Not at all!

You can easily substitute in some semi-sweet chocolate morsels.

I mainly use chocolate chunks because I like the little burst of melty chocolate when you bite into the cookie. But if you’re looking to make things simple, go with the morsels if you have them on hand.

My current favorite chocolate chip is from Ghirardelli, and I love it because it’s the perfect cross between chip and chunk. So, if you see these, you should pick up a bag!

What type of cocoa powder should I use?

I typically use Hershey’s special dark cocoa powder, but that will work, too, if you only have regular on hand.

You always want to ensure you’re using unsweetened cocoa powder in a recipe like this since we are adding sugar.

How long will these peppermint bark cookies last after I bake them?

If properly stored, it’s easy for essential cookies (yes, there will be some exceptions) to easily last 2 to 3 weeks.

Every cookie is a case-by-case exception, but there is no need to try and rush around two days before Christmas to make all your cookies.

Especially if you plan on baking a lot of cookies.

How should I store these cookies?

For cookies like this, I store them in an airtight container, separating each cookie layer with parchment or wax paper.

I keep them in a COOL place (for me, that is my front bedroom, where I shut the heat off so the room is very cool) out of the way of sunlight.

You can always store it in the freezer if you’re concerned or live in a place where you do not have access to a cool room.

Can I reheat these holiday cookies?

If you want to warm the cookies, I LOVE to pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds.

It warms them enough to make the chocolate soft and gooey and give them a little extra zing.

Plus, it’s a great way to fake that “fresh out of the oven” feel.

Did you love these chocolate peppermint bark cookies?

Why not try a few of my other delicious holiday sweet treats!

• Vanilla Cranberry Buttermilk Cake
• Molasses Ginger Raisin Cookies
• Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Cake
• Peanut Butter Buckeyes – An Ohio Favorite
• Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
• Cream Sherry Bundt Cake