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These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are about to become your new holiday favorites! They are gluten free, dairy free and the perfect holiday treat! With a soft, fudgy texture and a festive peppermint twist, they’re topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a seasonal flair. These cookies are great for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or enjoying while wrapping gifts.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Get in the holiday spirit with these delicious Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! If you’re a last minute baker and in charge of dessert this Christmas – never fear because these cookies are ready in under 30 minutes and you likely already have all of the ingredients!

Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like coconut sugar, cacao powder, and gluten-free flour; these cookies are as nutritious as they are delicious! This recipe is totally gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free making it suitable for everyone at the dinner table. These fudgy, chocolatey bite-sized morsels are infused with a hint of cool peppermint and topped with a drizzle of dairy-free white chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for that perfect holiday touch. They’re super easy to make and will have your kitchen smelling like a winter wonderland! So preheat those ovens and get ready to bake your new favorite cookie!

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

  • Dairy-Free Butter: Provides a creamy, rich base for the cookies. You can substitute with coconut oil or coconut butter.
  • Coconut Sugar: This refined sugar-free sweetener adds a subtle caramel-like flavor and make these cookies the perfect amount of chewy.
  • Maple Syrup: Adds moisture and enhances the sweetness.
  • Vanilla & Peppermint Extracts: The perfect flavor duo to make these cookies taste like holiday joy!
  • Soy Milk: Keeps the dough moist and ensures a smooth texture. Use any dairy free milk of preference. 
  • Gluten-Free Flour: Keeps the cookies light while making them allergy-friendly. If you are not gluten free you can use all purpose flour at the same measurement.
  • Cacao Powder: For a deep, rich chocolate flavor.
  • Sea Salt & Baking Soda: Helps balance flavors and provides lift.
  • Dark Chocolate Chips & Peppermint Baking Chips: Adds melty, chocolatey goodness with a festive peppermint crunch.

Topping Ingredients

  • Dairy-Free White Chocolate: Drizzle over the cookies for a touch of creamy sweetness.
  • Crushed Candy Canes: Adds a holiday sparkle and extra peppermint crunch.

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Mix the Dough

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream the dairy-free butter, coconut sugar, and maple syrup until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and soy milk, mixing until combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cacao powder, sea salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and peppermint baking chips.

Scoop, Bake, and Decorate

Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

How to Store Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; however, I doubt they will last that long!

How to Customize Your Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

  • Swap the Chips: Use semi-sweet chocolate chips or a mix of dark and white chocolate for variety.
  • Make It a Sandwich Cookie: Use two cookies to sandwich your favorite vegan frosting in the middle!

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These chocolate peppermint cookies are the ultimate holiday treat for so many reasons! They’re rich and fudgy with just the right amount of peppermint to feel festive. They’re gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free, making them a healthier option for holiday indulgence. Plus, they’re easy to make and absolutely perfect for cookie swaps or gifting!

How to Serve Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Watch these cookies disappear the second you present them to your friends or family! You could easily eat them on their own but they go deliciously with a cup of cocoa, a scoop of ice cream or alongside all the other fun desserts you’ve made for a holiday spread. Get ready to fill your holiday season with the magic of these chocolate peppermint cookies

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chocolate cookies drizzled with white icing and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy on a white plate
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are about to become your new holiday favorites! They are gluten free, dairy free and the perfect holiday treat! With a soft, fudgy texture and a festive peppermint twist, they’re topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a seasonal flair. These cookies are great for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or enjoying while wrapping gifts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 96

Equipment

  • mixer, oven

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dairy-free butter, softened (optional to sub for coconut oil or coconut butter)
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ tsp peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup plain unsweetened soy milk
  • 1¼ cup gluten free 1:1 all purpose flour
  • ½ cup raw unsweetened cacao powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup dairy-free sugar free dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup crushed candy canes, or peppermint baking chips
Topping Ingredients
  • 5 oz dairy-free white chocolate
  • ¼ cup crushed candy canes, or peppermint baking chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the butter, sugar and maple syrup to a bowl and use a hand mixer to mix on high for 60 seconds until light and creamy.
  3. Add in the vanilla, peppermint and soy milk and mix just until combined.
  4. Next, add in the flour, cacao, sea salt and baking soda and mix just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint baking chips.
  6. Use a 1.5 tbsp scoop to scoop out cookie dough balls and plate on the baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes - do not overtake! They will look very soft but they will harden as they cool.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  7. Place white chocolate in a microwave safe dish. Microwave at 50% power in 30 second increments until melted.
  8. Use a spoon to drizzle or transfer to a squeeze bottle and top each cookie with white chocolate. Immediately sprinkle with peppermint chips. Let white chocolate harden completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving 1servingCalories 96kcalCarbohydrates 13gProtein 1gFat 5gSaturated Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0.4gCholesterol 1mgSodium 95mgPotassium 35mgFiber 1gSugar 6gVitamin A 5IUVitamin C 0.02mgCalcium 16mgIron 1mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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2 Responses

  1. 5 stars
    These cookies are terrific! Everyone loved them. I’ve made 4 batches since Christmas! These not just for holidays though!

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