Gluten-free Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for Christmas: A Festive Delight
Delicious gluten-free chocolate peppermint cookies perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top while still warm.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg