{"id":780,"date":"2025-12-16T22:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T23:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/?p=780"},"modified":"2025-12-17T16:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:15:59","slug":"chocolate-peppermint-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Peppermint Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-10-700x1049-1.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-5.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! 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Plus you&#8217;ll get new recipes from us every week!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-19619-field_4\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-19619-field_1\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-id=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-id=\"3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-recaptcha-container wpforms-is-turnstile\">\n<div class=\"cf-turnstile\" data-sitekey=\"0x4AAAAAAAaqkQUkr_fKutcB\" data-action=\"FormID-19619\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" id=\"wpforms-submit-19619\" class=\"wpforms-submit wp-element-button\" data-alt-text=\"Sending...\" data-submit-text=\"Save\" value=\"wpforms-submit\">Save<\/button><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wpforms\/assets\/images\/submit-spin.svg\" class=\"wpforms-submit-spinner\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" alt=\"Loading\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/div>\n<p>These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies make the perfect holiday sweet treat great for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, baking with your kids or enjoying with a hot cup of cocoa. These cookies are chewy, rich in chocolate flavor and easily come together in under 30 minutes making this recipe a favorite during the busy Christmas season!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love These<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Made healthier<\/strong> &#8211; these chocolate peppermint cookies are made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick and easy<\/strong> &#8211; these cookies come together in under 30 minutes with zero chilling required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich and fudgy<\/strong> &#8211; the combination of cocoa powder, espresso powder and chocolate chips make these cookies deliciously rich and fudgy!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great for holiday baking<\/strong> &#8211; these cookies are perfect for Christmas parties, gifting in cookie tins, or simply enjoying a sweet treat with your morning coffee or hot cocoa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31887\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>flours<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 I used a combination of whole wheat pastry flour and all-purpose flour in these cookies, but you could also use a gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour if making gluten-free cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>unsweetened cocoa powder<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 adds the chocolate to these cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>espresso powder<\/strong> &#8211; enhances the chocolate flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>baking soda<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 this acts as a leavening agent to help these cookies bake up nicely and gives them that chewy texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>butter<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 we are only using 4 tablespoons of butter which really makes these cookies so delicious with amazing flavor, but you could substitute coconut oil, if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>coconut oil<\/strong> &#8211; <\/li>\n<li><strong>egg<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 you&#8217;ll need one large egg in this recipe which acts as a binding ingredient and gives the cookies structure and height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cane sugar<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 naturally sweetens these cookies without using any refined sugar, but you could also use coconut sugar or other granulated sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>chocolate chips<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 I used these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gayUqH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily\u2019s chocolate chips<\/a>&nbsp;which are sweetened with stevia making the sugar content really low and gives these cookies even more chocolate flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>vanilla + peppermint extracts<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 boosts of flavor!<\/li>\n<li><strong>candy canes <\/strong>&#8211; crushed candy canes are mixed into these cookies as well as sprinkled on top for a delicious peppermint finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31888\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix ingredients.<\/strong>&nbsp;In the bowl of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/S6AZy\">stand mixer<\/a>&nbsp;fitted with the paddle attachment or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the melted coconut oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make batter.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake cookies.<\/strong>&nbsp;Using a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/scop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tablespoon-size cookie scoop<\/a>, drop the batter onto a prepared&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/sheetpn\">baking sheet<\/a>&nbsp;lined with parchment paper or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/fnUD8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baking mat<\/a> and gently press down on the tops of the cookies to flatten them a bit. Bake the cookies in the oven at 350 degrees F for 12 to 13 minutes, until cookies are set, but still soft. Immediately sprinkle some extra crushed candy canes on top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool.<\/strong>&nbsp; Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. You should get about 24 to 25 cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-3.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31890\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31891\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for the Best Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use high-quality cocoa powder<\/strong> for the richest chocolate flavor. I like to use Dutch-process cocoa powder that gives a a darker color and smoother taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measure peppermint extract carefully<\/strong> as a little goes a long way and too much can overpower the cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use parchment paper<\/strong> as this helps prevent sticking and makes for really easy clean-up. If you don&#8217;t have parchment paper, a silicone baking mat works great too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t over-bake<\/strong> so you can get those soft, fudgy centers. The key is to slightly underbake them when the edges are set, but centers are still soft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Store cookies properly <\/strong>in a sealed, airtight container to keep the cookies soft and fresh for several days. If stacking, place parchment paper between the layers to prevent the peppermint topping from sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-7.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31892\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepping and Storage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>To Store:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;These cookies will last at room temperature stored in a sealed, airtight container on the counter for&nbsp;<strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong>.&nbsp; You can also store these in the refrigerator to keep them longer for up to&nbsp;<strong>7 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Freeze:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;For longer storage, these cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong>.&nbsp;When ready to enjoy, transfer them to the fridge to thaw overnight or let them thaw completely on the countertop at room temperature.&nbsp;You can also freeze the cookie dough as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-10.jpg\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-31893\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&amp;media=&amp;description=\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"41\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__content\">\n<p class=\"block-instagram-cta__title\">Follow on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\">Follow<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Cookie Recipes to Make<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/the-best-5-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe\/\">The BEST 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/soft-iced-pumpkin-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iced Pumpkin Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/valentines-day-grain-free-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grain-Free Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/chocolate-mummy-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triple Chocolate Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me <img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/> below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-31897\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"31897\" data-servings=\"24\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies-10-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"These chewy Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wprm_print\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"31897\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-31897 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"31897\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"1\" data-total=\"5\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span><em>These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! The perfect holiday cookie made healthier with less butter, whole wheat flour and zero refined sugar.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">22<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-31897 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"31897\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">24<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">103<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-31897-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-31897-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"31897\" data-servings=\"24\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cane sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut oil<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted and cooled<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peppermint extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole wheat pastry flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp <\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">espresso powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp <\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">crushed candy canes<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">about 2 or 3 canes (plus more for topping)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-31897-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-31897-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"31897\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In the bowl of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/S6AZy\">stand mixer<\/a>\u00a0fitted with the paddle attachment or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the melted coconut oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Using a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/scop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tablespoon-size cookie scoop<\/a>, drop the batter onto a prepared\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/sheetpn\">baking sheet<\/a>\u00a0lined with parchment paper or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/fnUD8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baking mat<\/a>\u00a0and gently press down on the tops of the cookies to flatten them a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Bake the cookies for 12 to 13 minutes, until cookies are set, but still soft. Immediately sprinkle some extra crushed candy canes on top.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-31897-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. You should get about 24 to 25 cookies.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-31897-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">cookie<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">103<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/chocolate-peppermint-cookies\/\">Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\">Eat Yourself Skinny<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy with a festive candy cane crunch that are so easy to make! 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