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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for a Festive Treat

Bake these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for a delightful and gluten-free holiday treat that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter (or Coconut Oil) softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar consider reducing for less sweetness
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Sweetness and Texture
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips (variety) milk, dark, or mint chips
  • 1/2 cup Extra Chocolate Chips for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup Mini Candy Canes crushed for topping

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in your choice of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets with 2 inches of space between each.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly doughy.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Melt additional chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled cookies.
  11. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the chocolate drizzle before it sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor the baking time for perfectly fudgy centers. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for new flavor variations.

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