Peppermint Chaos Cookie Brittle (Print View)

Crunchy brittle with peppermint, chocolate, pretzels, and marshmallow drizzle. Holiday-perfect and easy to share.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
10 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
11 - 1/2 cup mini pretzels, roughly crushed
12 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Marshmallow Drizzle

13 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1 tablespoon milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, pretzels, and nuts if using.
06 - Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and press into a large, thin rectangle, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and set at the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
08 - While the brittle is still warm, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to score it into irregular pieces. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
09 - For the marshmallow drizzle, combine mini marshmallows and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
10 - Drizzle the melted marshmallow over the cooled cookie brittle. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving or packaging.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No mixer required, just bowls and a whisk
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Perfect make ahead treat that stays fresh for days
  • Makes a beautiful homemade gift when packaged in cellophane bags
02 -
  • Makes an excellent homemade gift when packaged in cellophane bags with festive ribbon
  • Can be made up to a week ahead for holiday planning
  • Freezes beautifully for up to three months when stored between layers of parchment
03 -
  • For the cleanest cuts, let the brittle cool for exactly five minutes before cutting. Too hot and it will be too soft, too cool and it may shatter.
  • Reserve a small portion of the crushed peppermint candies to sprinkle on top immediately after adding the marshmallow drizzle for an extra festive appearance.
  • For photo worthy drizzle, transfer the melted marshmallow mixture to a small ziplock bag, snip the corner, and pipe thin lines across the brittle for more control.

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