Peppermint Bark Cookies

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I got this recipe from simply recipes.they are my new cookie for christmas 2008.these are so fudgy,they are like a brownie.the recipe for the peppermint bark comes from the same site but it is pretty much the same as #269170 here on recipezaar.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350f.

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Cream the butter and sugars together for about two minutes at medium speed or until well incorporated and light in color.

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Add the egg and the vanilla extract until well incorporated , about a minute.

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Be sure to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl halfway through.

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Sift together the flour , baking soda , baking powder and cocoa powder.

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Add to the butter mixture slowly , and beating at medium speed , stopping once all of it is incorporated.

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Fold in the peppermint bark chips.

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Take small spoonfuls of the dough and roll into one inch sized balls and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Bake for -12 minutes.

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Let cool on the pan for a few minutes , then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, peppermint bark