Welcome to Cookie Week day 2! I am soooo excited to be sharing these peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies with you today! Chocolate crinkles are one of my favorite classic Christmas cookie recipes, and with the addition of peppermint, it’s an unforgettable combo. These peppermint chocolate crinkles are chocolatey and rich and oh so delicious.
Jump to RecipeWhat exactly is a peppermint chocolate crinkle cookie?
Chocolate crinkles are fudgey like a brownie inside and have a more crisp outer texture. With the addition of peppermint extract, this is the best cookie recipe to get you in the holiday spirit!
These classic chocolate crinkles have a minty twist with the addition of peppermint extract. with some crushed candy canes and green sprinkles, peppermint chocolate crinkles will put you in the holiday spirit
I just want you guys to know how I’ve sacrificed to make sure these cookie recipes are perfect. Do you know how many cookies my parents and I have eaten in the last week to make sure each one was flawless?? It was a lot, I truly lost count. My dad carried the team on his back and ate 85% of them, so you can thank Craig Fenstermacher for his commitment to this blog.
PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIE INGREDIENTS
All purpose flour – as much as I love gluten free baking, I haven’t yet tested this recipe with a gluten free alternative. I would assume gluten free flour would give you the same results, but no promises.
Apple sauce – gives the cookie that super rich and moist (*cringe*) inside
Baking powder -makes these cookies super fluffy
Avocado oil – my favorite neutral oil to use for baking
Dark cocoa powder – makes the cookies super rich and chocolatey
Sugar – while I love using coconut sugar, this recipe calls for regular white sugar. I haven’t tested this recipe with a substitute, so I can’t make any promises about results if you sub sugar for something else.
Coconut sugar – this is a great alternative to white cane sugar. I think coconut sugar adds a sweet richness to cookies that complements the dark chocolate.
Pinch of salt
Candy canes – use these to top the cookies at the end for a little minty crunch
Dark chocolate chips – to melt at the end and dip the cookies into so the candy cane pieces have something to stick to
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar – to roll the cookie dough in before baking. This creates the crinkle pattern after baking
Get in the christmas spirit with these chocolate peppermint crinkles. Sprinkle on some crushed candy canes or green sprinkles for some extra holiday flair. These christmas cookies are dairy free, making them perfect for all diets.
Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 c all purpose flour
- 1 c dark cocoa powder
- 2½ t baking powder
- 1½ c coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ c applesauce
- ½ c avocado oil
- 1 t peppermint extract
- 1 t vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 crushed candy canes
- ½ c dark chocolate chips
- ⅓ c powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350°
- In a mixer, combine the egg, avocado oil, extracts, applesauce and sugar. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer. Mix until thoroughly combined and a big ball of dough is formed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes.
- Roll into balls and roll the balls into the powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate chips and dip the top of the cookie into the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top of the melted chocolate and allow to cool completely.
peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies make a fun addition to any platter for a christmas cookie exchange. Dairy free cookie recipe made with dark cocoa powder and candy canes
Store these peppermint chocolate crinkles in an air tight container for up to a week. You can always make half of the cookies and freeze the rest of the dough for a later time. This dough will last up to two months in the freezer! Just wrap it up in plastic wrap or in an air tight freezer plastic bag.
See you tomorrow for day 3 of Cookie Week!
Tag me in your photos of day one’s recipe, Chai Snickerdoodles. I love reposting your cookie creations on my Instagram story!
Chewy and soft chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies are a classic christmas recipe. With some crushed candy canes and red sprinkles, these cookies will get you in the holiday baking spirit.
IF COOKIES AREN’T YOUR THING, CHECK OUT THESE OTHER DELISH RECIPES!
these are 5 classic christmas cookie recipes that need to be on your holiday baking list. some are gluten free and dairy free. Chocolate crinkles, snickerdoodles and more. Get in the holiday spirit today with these easy cookie recipes
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