If there was ever a cookie that looked like winter, it’s a crinkle cookie; those snowy sugar cracks are basically a holiday sweater in dessert form.These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and full of cool peppermint flavor, making them the ultimate Christmas cookie plate addition.If you love my classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, this is their pepperminty cousin, just as chewy and chocolatey, with a fresh twist.

And if you can’t get enough peppermint this time of year, check out my list of Peppermint Recipes for even more minty treats.Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cookies and helps create that crackly top.Can substitute with coconut sugar for a slightly deeper flavor.

Unsweetened cocoa powder: Gives the cookies their deep chocolate flavor.Natural or Dutch-processed cocoa works here.Vegetable oil: Keeps the cookies moist and tender.

Can swap for canola, grapeseed, or melted coconut oil (slight coconut flavor).Eggs: Bind everything together and add richness.For an egg-free option, check out my egg substitutes to try! Peppermint extract: The star flavor! Can substitute with vanilla extract for a classic chocolate crinkle cookie.

All-purpose flour: The base of the dough.Gluten-free 1:1 baking blend works as a substitute.Baking powder: Helps th

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