When I was growing up, the smell of peppermint and melting chocolate meant one thing—Christmas cookie time in our kitchen. My mom always said that the best holiday treats didn’t need an oven, just a little warmth from the stove and a lot of heart. I still remember standing on a stool beside her, stirring a bowl of glossy white chocolate until it shimmered. We’d crush candy canes in a paper bag with a rolling pin, laughing as peppermint dust filled the air. This no-bake peppermint bark cookie recipe takes me right back to those cozy December nights. It’s quick, cheerful, and the kind of treat that disappears faster than snowflakes on the windowsill. Trust me on this—your kitchen will smell like pure holiday joy.
No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cookies
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheet
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling pin (for crushing candy canes)
Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate melts or high-quality chopped white chocolate
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 9 oz chocolate wafer cookies or Oreo Thins for a sturdier option
- 8 candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Dip the tops of each chocolate wafer into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the cookies on parchment paper and sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top while still wet.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or until the coating is firm and matte.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Freezing: Freeze between parchment layers for up to 2 months.
Humidity Tip: If it’s humid, set cookies in a cool, dry space so the chocolate doesn’t turn tacky.
Troubleshooting: If your chocolate thickens while dipping, stir in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to restore smoothness.
Nutrition
Conclusion
This recipe takes me right back to my mom’s kitchen—the sound of crushed candy canes, the scent of peppermint in the air, and the joy of making something sweet without turning on the oven. If you love peppermint as much as I do, you’ll also enjoy the festive Peppermint Mocha No-Bake Bites.