Description
These Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies combine rich cocoa, a crackled sugar coating, and cool peppermint flavor for the perfect Christmas treat. Ideal for cookie exchanges or winter gatherings, these festive cookies are easy to make and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup crushed candy canes
1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in peppermint extract.
3. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Mix until fully combined. Fold in crushed candy canes.
4. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll generously in powdered sugar.
7. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes.
8. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For more defined cracks, roll dough balls twice: once in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
Chilling the dough is essential for shaping and achieving the classic crinkle look.
Crushed candy canes add crunch and bursts of peppermint—don’t skip them unless necessary!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15