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Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies | The Best Christmas Cookies!

These festive crinkle cookies combine rich chocolate with a hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another, then mix together to form a thick dough.
  3. Chill dough for 30 minutes, then scoop and roll into balls. Coat each in powdered sugar.
  4. Place coated dough balls on baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes handling easier and results in better cookies.