Chocolate Mint Crinkles
Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Mint Crinkles, featuring a refreshing hint of mint and a crackled powdered sugar coating perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll it into balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have spread and the tops are crinkled.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled crinkles or add a few crushed peppermint candies on top.
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