Description
Bake the magic of the holidays into every bite with these rich and fudgy Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies. Featuring a snowy powdered sugar exterior and a decadent chocolate center kissed with peppermint, these cookies are a seasonal must-bake. Perfect for cookie exchanges, cozy winter nights, or holiday gifting, they’re festive, easy to make, and utterly crowd-pleasing. If you’re searching for a quick dessert, holiday cookie ideas, or fun food gifts, this easy recipe delivers maximum holiday joy with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract until smooth.
2. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
3. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
6. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Let cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 2 hours for the best crinkle texture.
Use a generous coat of powdered sugar to ensure a strong crinkle appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, peppermint, holiday dessert, Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe