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Equipment
Method
Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Peppermint extract
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Whisk until smooth, glossy, and well combined.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Make sure the cocoa powder is well incorporated.
Step 3: Form the Dough
- Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Fold gently using a spatula until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- This dough will look thick and chocolatey — exactly right for fudgy crinkles.
Step 4: Chill the Dough
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- Chilling ensures:
- Perfect cracking
- Soft fudgy centers
- Thick cookie structure
Step 5: Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 6: Shape the Dough
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop dough into balls (1–1½ tablespoons each).
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- For Christmas flair, roll the top in crushed candy canes.
Step 7: Bake
- Place dough balls on your baking tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until:
- Tops crack beautifully
- Edges look set
- Centers are soft
- Let the cookies remain slightly underbaked for maximum fudginess.
Step 8: Cool
- Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.
- Once cool, add extra crushed candy cane on top for sparkle.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container for 5–6 days. Freezer Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months. Reheating Microwave for 6 seconds to soften the centers. 🥄 Variations
1. Double Peppermint Crinkles Add crushed peppermint candies to the dough. 2. Chocolate Chip Peppermint Crinkles Fold mini chocolate chips into the dough for extra fudginess. 3. Hot Cocoa Peppermint Crinkles Add mini marshmallows on top right after baking. 4. White Chocolate Peppermint Crinkles Dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate, then sprinkle crushed candy canes. 5. Red Velvet Peppermint Crinkles Swap cocoa with red velvet cake mix for a colorful twist. 6. Mocha Peppermint Crinkles Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder to the dough. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why didn’t my cookies crack? Dough must be cold — chill for at least 1 hour. 2. Why did my powdered sugar melt? You need a thicker coating. Roll twice if needed. 3. Can I make these without peppermint? Yes — replace peppermint with more vanilla. 4. Can I use butter instead of oil? Yes, but oil gives softer, fudgier centers. 5. Can I make them gluten-free? Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free blend. 6. Why did my cookies spread too much? The dough was too warm. Chill longer. 7. How do I make the peppermint flavor stronger? Add more extract OR crushed candies. 8. Can I double the recipe? Yes — perfect for holiday cookie boxes. 9. Can kids help make these? Yes — rolling in sugar and topping with candy canes is fun! 10. Can I freeze the dough? Yes — freeze dough balls, roll in sugar before baking. 🏁 Conclusion These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are everything a Christmas cookie should be: festive, fudgy, chocolatey, snowy, and full of cool peppermint flavor that instantly brings winter holiday cheer. They’re easy to make, beautiful to display, and absolutely irresistible on a dessert board or cookie tray. They’re perfect for Christmas parties, school treats, winter baking, Pinterest content, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights next to the tree. With their deep chocolate taste, cool peppermint aroma, and snowy crackle finish, they’re guaranteed to become one of your favorite holiday recipes. Bake a batch, share them with loved ones, and enjoy the true flavor of Christmas!
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container for 5–6 days. Freezer Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months. Reheating Microwave for 6 seconds to soften the centers. 🥄 Variations
1. Double Peppermint Crinkles Add crushed peppermint candies to the dough. 2. Chocolate Chip Peppermint Crinkles Fold mini chocolate chips into the dough for extra fudginess. 3. Hot Cocoa Peppermint Crinkles Add mini marshmallows on top right after baking. 4. White Chocolate Peppermint Crinkles Dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate, then sprinkle crushed candy canes. 5. Red Velvet Peppermint Crinkles Swap cocoa with red velvet cake mix for a colorful twist. 6. Mocha Peppermint Crinkles Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder to the dough. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why didn’t my cookies crack? Dough must be cold — chill for at least 1 hour. 2. Why did my powdered sugar melt? You need a thicker coating. Roll twice if needed. 3. Can I make these without peppermint? Yes — replace peppermint with more vanilla. 4. Can I use butter instead of oil? Yes, but oil gives softer, fudgier centers. 5. Can I make them gluten-free? Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free blend. 6. Why did my cookies spread too much? The dough was too warm. Chill longer. 7. How do I make the peppermint flavor stronger? Add more extract OR crushed candies. 8. Can I double the recipe? Yes — perfect for holiday cookie boxes. 9. Can kids help make these? Yes — rolling in sugar and topping with candy canes is fun! 10. Can I freeze the dough? Yes — freeze dough balls, roll in sugar before baking. 🏁 Conclusion These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are everything a Christmas cookie should be: festive, fudgy, chocolatey, snowy, and full of cool peppermint flavor that instantly brings winter holiday cheer. They’re easy to make, beautiful to display, and absolutely irresistible on a dessert board or cookie tray. They’re perfect for Christmas parties, school treats, winter baking, Pinterest content, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights next to the tree. With their deep chocolate taste, cool peppermint aroma, and snowy crackle finish, they’re guaranteed to become one of your favorite holiday recipes. Bake a batch, share them with loved ones, and enjoy the true flavor of Christmas!