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    Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

    Published: Nov 24, 2021 by Michelle · 12 Comments

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    These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are soft, light and slightly fudgy with a hint of peppermint throughout. Crushed peppermint candy cane adds a little crunch, sweetness and festive spirit to the cookies.

    This recipe first appeared on Sift & Simmer in December 2017. Updated November 2021.

    Stack of Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies on a wooden board with candy canes on the side.

    One of my favourite holiday cookies are these Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

    With the powdered sugar on top emulating snow, cookies get an extra hit of holiday spirit in the form of tingly peppermint.

    Why this recipe works

    These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies can be easily made in one bowl.

    Chilling the cookie dough helps it firm up and develop flavour.

    Using peppermint extract flavours the cookie from within and makes these festive, holiday cookies!

    You can easily double the recipe.

    There's only a few ingredients in this recipe.

    6 chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    Ingredients you'll need

    You'll only need a handful of ingredients to make these festive cookies:

    • egg: helps give the cookies structure
    • vegetable oil: I used avocado oil, but you can use coconut oil as well
    • peppermint extract: use a quality culinary extract; adds that tingly, minty flavour
    • granulated sugar: you can use granulated white or cane sugar; I haven't tested with other sweeteners yet
    • cocoa powder: use a natural cocoa powder, rather than Dutch-process cocoa for these cookies
    • all-purpose flour: gives the cookies structure
    • sea salt
    • baking powder: helps the cookies retain their light texture
    • baking soda: acts as a leavener and creates the fissures in the cookie
    • powdered sugar: also known as icing sugar; adds a touch of sweetness and gives the cookie the fissures and cracks when baked
    • candy cane: crushed, for garnish

    A Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookie in front of a stack of cookies on a wooden board with candy canes on the side.
    How to make it

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, sugar and peppermint extract. 

    Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt.

    Use a spatula to combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    Prepare a large baking tray with parchment paper.

    Have 2 bowls ready. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to one bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar to the other bowl.

    Use a small ice cream scoop to portion out the cookie dough and drop it into the bowl with granulated sugar.

    Coat the cookie dough with the granulated sugar. Ensure that the dough is coated well.

    Next, coat the cookie dough with the powdered sugar.

    Place onto the parchment paper.

    Repeat with the remaining cookies.

    Bake the cookies at 350F for 10-12 minutes, until just set.

    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.

    Garnish the tops with crushed peppermint candy cane.

    A bitten Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookie, with a stack in the background.
    How to serve & store

    Serve these Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies with a tall glass of milk.

    These cookies are best enjoyed within 1-2 days as the powdered sugar and crushed candy cane will melt over time.

    Store the cookies at room temperature. 

    Tips & tricks

    For this recipe, chilling the dough is necessary.

    It helps the cookie dough firm up, which makes it easier to handle.

    That said, the cookie dough can be on the sticky side, so use a trigger ice cream scoop to help with portioning.

    If you don't have an ice cream scoop, you can use two tablespoons to scoop the dough and drop it into the granulated sugar.

    You can also dust your hands with a little flour to help with the stickiness.

    Make sure not to overbake these cookies. 

    For a fudgier texture, bake the cookies for less time. Start checking at around 8 minutes. 

    Stack of Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies on a wooden board with candy canes on the side and holiday lights in the background.
    Other recipes you may like

    Be sure to check out these other recipes:

    Matcha Crinkle Cookies

    Triple Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Matcha White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Chocolate-Dipped Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

    Let me know if you try this holiday favourite! Tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    A bitten Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookie on wooden board, with stack of cookies in the background.

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    5 from 7 votes

    Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

    These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are soft, light and slightly fudgy with a hint of peppermint throughout. Crushed peppermint candy cane adds a little crunch, sweetness and festive spirit to the cookies.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Chilling Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 18 mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg
    • 30 ml vegetable oil
    • 65 g granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 25 g cocoa powder
    • 60 g all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • pinch sea salt

    For coating:

    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

    Garnish:

    • 1 candy cane crushed
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    Instructions

    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, sugar and peppermint extract.
    • Next, sift in the cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Mix with a spatula until a dough is formed.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the dough into the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
    • Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
    • Have 2 bowls ready. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to one bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar to the other bowl.
    • Remove the cookie dough from the fridge and use a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop to form balls.
    • Drop the cookie dough into the granulated sugar and coat well.
    • Next, coat the cookie dough in powdered sugar.
    • Place the coated dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
    • Bake at 350°F/177°C for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.
    • Sprinkle the crushed candy cane on top of the cookies.
    • Enjoy the chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies within 1-2 days.

    Notes

    Yield: 6-8 cookies, depending on how large or small you make them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Irene Chow

      December 24, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Way to go Michelle! You must have inherited your Mom's talent in cooking. Yum, Yum!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 29, 2017 at 11:05 am

        Thank you for stopping by and reading, Aunty Irene! 🙂 Wishing you a Happy New Year!

    2. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      December 26, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      these crinkle cookies look awesome! my mom loves chocolate crinkle cookies, i love peppermint, so these would be a win all around (:

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 29, 2017 at 11:05 am

        Thanks Heather! Definitely let me know if you make them! I absolutely love these cookies -- can't stop at one!

    3. Dannii

      November 27, 2020 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      How cute are these. I love anything with peppermint in it too.

      Reply
    4. Adrianne

      December 19, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Not only do these cookies look amazing, they sound very festive and fun also! The perfect Christmas treat.

      Reply
    5. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      November 24, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Ooo these are the prettiest chocolate crinkle cookies I've ever seen - so elegant and festive! Loving that this is a small batch, too.

      Reply
    6. MJ

      November 26, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious and perfect for the holidays! I love the little bit of crunch from the peppermint and how fudgy the cookies are.

      Reply
    7. David @ Spiced

      November 29, 2021 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      I love crinkle cookies - they're the perfect holiday cookie if you ask me! This chocolate + crushed peppermint version sounds fantastic. I'm thinking a mid-afternoon cup of coffee and one of these cookies would be a great break from the workday! 🙂

      Reply
    8. stella

      November 30, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      These chocolate peppermint cookies are, perfect for Christmas, I want to try them.

      Reply
    9. Claudia Lamascolo

      December 07, 2021 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      I just love the ease of this recipe and the addition of peppermint is perfect on my holiday cookie tray!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 11, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        Yay, peppermint does give the cookies such a delicious minty tingle! Thanks Claudia!

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