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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These indulgent chocolate peppermint cookies combine two festive flavors of cocoa and peppermint to create a simply irresistible treat that's perfect for taking to holiday parties or gifting to friends and family.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Kim Grabinski

Ingredients

  • 2-½ cups gluten-free flour or all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups coconut sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • powdered sugar optional

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl until blended then beat in cocoa powder, eggs, peppermint and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients until completely blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of dough about 1-inch in size onto sheet. Spaced 1-2 inches apart.
  • (Optional) sprinkle powdered sugar lightly over cookies.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until springy.
  • Cool and enjoy.