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Fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies: Easy Holiday Recipe

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These fudgy chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies are rich, festive, and perfect for holiday baking. With a crackled top and a hint of peppermint, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) crushed peppermint candy canes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter in 30-second bursts. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined. Add 2 large room-temperature eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy, about 1 minute.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar into a small shallow bowl. If using crushed candy canes, have them ready in another small bowl.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each dough ball between your palms until smooth. Drop the ball into the powdered sugar and roll until completely coated.
  8. After coating with powdered sugar, gently press the top of each dough ball into the crushed candy canes (optional).
  9. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies should look puffed and crackled, with the edges set but the centers still soft.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip the room-temperature eggs. Cold eggs can seize the melted butter. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for a dramatic crinkle effect. Watch bake time to avoid overbaking. Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before moving. Double the batch for holiday gatherings.

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