Description
Delicious peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies with a soft, fudgy center and a festive powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Dough must be chilled for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra mint flavor, add crushed peppermint candy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg