Soft and chewy delicious chocolate cookies filled with peppermint flavor. These chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies are given the classic crinkle look because they are baked with powdered sugar. They make the perfect Christmas cookies with the peppermint flavor, or for any other occasion. They have a flavor that is similar to thin mints, but are more soft and chewy.
The dough for these cookies is started with creaming butter and sugar together until fluffy. Egg and peppermint extract are mixed into the mixture. A dry mixture of flour and cocoa powder are added to the creamed butter, and mixed until a thick dough forms. Place the powdered sugar into a shallow dish, and roll the cookie dough into balls, then into the powdered sugar, covering it completely. Place the cookies onto baking sheets, and bake until they are fully cooked through in the center. Let cool completely on cooling racks before serving.
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. In another large bowl, combine softened butter with sugar until fluffy.
- Add in egg and peppermint extract, and mix until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Place the powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough into balls, and roll into the powdered sugar. Place at least 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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