PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES

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These fudgy and rich Peppermint Bark Cookies make the perfect seasonal treat. They’re loaded with chopped peppermint bark, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. For these cookies, we’re using a boxed brownie mix to keep the process as easy as possible during the busy holiday season. 

prep time : 1 hour 20 minutes

cook time : 8 minutes

total time : 1 hour 28 minutes

INGREDIENTS :

  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese full-fat, at room temperature
  • 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup; 113g) butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract optional
  • 1 package (3.9 oz.; 111g) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix (unprepared) not cook-and-serve
  • 1 package (18 oz.; 510g) fudge brownie mix (we like Betty Crocker Delights Brownie Mix, Supreme Chocolate Chunk best!)
  • 3/4 cup (113g) peppermint bark (1, 3.5 ounce bar),coarsely chopped (Ghirardelli is a great brand)
  • 3/4 cup (136g) milk chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/3 cup (60g) white chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE IT :  

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