Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
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Yield 36 servings
Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are delicious, chocolaty, minty bites of cookies suitable for the big guy himself!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening together. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together eggs, sugar, baking powder, vanilla and peppermint extract.
- When the chocolate is cool, slowly whisk into the large bowl until just combined.
- Slowly fold in the flour until thoroughly combined.
- Chill the dough for 2 hours. *Allow cookie dough to come to room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling and baking.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a sheet pan with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- Shape dough into small, 1 inch balls, and roll into powdered sugar. Place onto prepared sheet pan, 2 inches apart and bake for 9 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes and then place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Courses Dessert
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 36 servings
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 106 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 3 g | 5% | |
Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
Cholesterol 15 mg | 5% | |
Sodium 285 mg | 12% | |
Total Carbohydrates 18 g | 6% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 13 g | ||
Protein 1 g | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen at https://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/peppermint-crinkle-cookies/