Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are perfect for the holidays. Crispy on the outside and soft and fudge-y in the middle. Made in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Crinkle Cookies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tbsp peppermint candies, crushed (optional)

Sugar Coating

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl or stand up mixer stir together cocoa powder, sugar, applesauce, oil, extracts, and peppermint candies (if using) until well blended. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the granulated and powdered sugars in two separate bowls.
5. get full instructions https://www.mydarlingvegan.com/chocolate-peppermint-crinkle-cookies/

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