Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate peppermint cookies: bake these festive treats with a delightful crinkled powdered sugar coating. Ideal for holiday parties and gifting!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (118 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, eggs, and peppermint extract until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to chill thoroughly.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.