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Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Delightful and festive cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a refreshing peppermint twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Sweetness that holds everything together.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder The key to that rich chocolate essence.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature This helps in creating that perfect texture.
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract The soul of our holiday flavor!
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of any good cookie.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder To give them that lovely rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt A little salt always brings out the sweetness.
Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar For that snowy, crinkly finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, eggs, and peppermint extract. Mix until it’s smooth and glossy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to your cocoa mix, stirring gently until you achieve a thick, sticky dough.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll the chilled dough into balls and coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar.
  3. Place the cookies on the baking sheets and bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and chewy.
  4. Let them cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make the cookie dough ahead of time for convenience. Don't skip the chilling step to avoid flat cookies! You can also add crushed candy canes for a festive twist.