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An overhead shot of several peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies with crushed up candy canes

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

by 12 Kitchens
A Christmas cookie classic these peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie boxes. Delightfully chocolatey with folded in candy cane pieces, this is an easy recipe to accompany a glass of milk for Santa.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Category Cookies & Pastries
Difficulty Easy
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand or stand mixer Use the paddle for a stand mixer and beaters for a hand mixer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g Granulated sugar
  • 100 g Light brown sugar
  • 1 stick Butter, unsalted softened
  • 1 ea Whole egg
  • ½ tsp Peppermint extract
  • 125 g All purpose flour
  • 50 g Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Candy canes finely crushed
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sugars and softened butter in a bowl, and using the paddle for a stand mixer or beaters for a hand mixer, cream together on medium speed until light fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and attachment and mix another 30-60 seconds.
  • Lower speed to medium-low, and add in the egg with the peppermint extract. Mix until combined then. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and attachment and mix another 30-60 seconds.
  • Add in the dry ingredients, and mix on low speed until a dough comes together.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and candy canes and mix until combined.
  • Wrap the dough and cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Scoop the cookie dough about 1.5 inches in diameter and roll into a ball in your hand. Toss lightly in the granulated sugar then toss aggressively in the powdered sugar.
  • Place about 2 inches away from each other and bake for about 10-12 minutes rotating halfway through baking. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 146IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate dessert, Christmas Cookies, Easy dessert, Holiday baking, Nut free recipes, Quick dessert
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