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Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Delightful Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies that combine rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. A festive treat for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk sugar with vegetable oil, eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir dry mixture into wet until combined. Dough will be thick and sticky.
  4. Cover and chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in hands, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
  7. Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until crinkled on top but soft inside.
  9. Let cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or store for later in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize these cookies with different extracts or mix-ins like chocolate chunks for an extra delicious treat.

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