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Looking to get your creative Christmas cookie baking on? These Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are big on flavor and super easy to make!
I love mint. Not that spearmint or wintergreen crap. Peppermint. The real deal mint. And peppermint and chocolate together? That's what I'm talking about.
But my dad. He takes the mint chocolate love to a whole new level. The dude is obsessed with it. So what's an amazing, thoughtful, caring kid to do? Feed his father's addiction, of course.
And guys. These Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are legit. Super moist. Full of peppermint chocolate flavor. And that color... it just screams Christmas cheer.
I know, this is my second crinkle cookie recipe in the same week. Remember those Chocolate Orange Truffle Crinkle Cookies? But what am I supposed to do? These things are so darn festive and fun to make. Can you blame me? Are there any more questions I can fit into this paragraph?
And you know what... this isn't even my last crinkle cookie recipe for this year! Ha! I've got one more coming at ya in a few days. Boom. That's right. I'm on the crinkle cookie train and there's no stopping it.
The rolling around in powdered sugar before baking (i.e. the crinkle effect) is completely optional. It does make the cookies look extra pretty, but I will be straight up with you... Asheley requests her cookies crinkle free.
You see, she gets a little over enthusiastic with the speed in which she devours cookies. And have you ever tried to quickly inhale a cookie with powdered sugar? Yea, let's just say it's pretty funny to watch.
You can snag this quick and easy creative Christmas cookie recipe for Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies over at Imperial Sugar.
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Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 19 minutes + 1 hour chill time
- Yield: 20-24 Cookies 1x
Description
Chocolate and peppermint happily share top billing in these festive cookies. Quick and easy recipe that's almost too cute to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour*
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and Kosher salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Beat the butter, dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Scrape down sides and beat in egg and vanilla extract. On low, add in red food coloring and peppermint extract, scraping down sides as necessary. Slowly add in dry ingredients on low speed and mix until just combined. Add chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Place plastic wrap directly onto dough to tightly cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to a few days.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop cookie dough and roll into small balls. Coat very generously in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheets and bake approximately 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on baking tray for a few minutes to set. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
Taylor
Hey, Crinkle Cookies are like THE cookie of Christmas, so keep them coming! TOTALLY obsessed with this combo Chris, so creative! Pinned!
Chris
Hahaha thanks Taylor!! Merry Christmas to you and Mr. FFF!!!
Becca from It's Yummi!
You're on a crinkle cookie roll, and I say GO WITH IT, Chris! These look absolutely delicious!
Chris
Haha thanks Becca!! Glad you are enjoying the crinkle roll!
Tina
I'm loving all your crinkle cookies lately, Chris! This red velvet version looks stellar 😀
Chris
Glad that you are enjoying the crinkle obsession!! Thanks Tina 🙂
marcie
These cookies have the perfect crinkles, and I agree, peppermint is the real deal mint! Can't wait to see your next batch. 🙂
Chris
Hahaha thanks Marcie!
Justine | Cooking and Beer
"spearmint or wintergreen crap" hahaha ... i may have actually laughed out loud at that one 😉 I personally am enjoying all of the crinkle cookies going on and this red velvet peppermint version!? *mind blown*
Chris
Hahaha thanks Justine. Glad someone gets my humor!
Amy | Club Narwhal
Oh crinkle cookies! I love the holidays because we get to see (and eat) so many different kinds. I'm like your dad and can't get enough of the peppermint + chocolate combo 🙂 these look amazing!
Chris
Thanks so much Amy!
David
ohemgee I just sprained my finger because I was trying to click through as fast as possible to get this recipe. Well done, my Wolfpack friend, well done! I'll be happy to take any leftovers off of your hands. #WolfpackCookieExchange #MikeWouldSendKaleCookies
Chris
Hahaha sprained your finger? Dude, you need to start working out more. #wolfpackgymmembership
And dude, I'd totally do a wolfpack cookie exchange! But you're right, let's keep Mike in the dark. No one needs kale chips for Christmas. Hahahaha
ATasteOfMadness
I love Christmas cookies! These look amazing!
Chris
Thanks so much! I love cookies anytime of year hahaha
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
I was just about to say. . two crinkle cookies back to back?!!! But it's awesome! these cookies are Christmas, yo. . so bring it on!! Wow! yes! Peppermint + chocolate = perfection. love these cookies and wishing you and Ashley a beautiful Christmas and happy new year!!
Chris
Hahaha two... make that three. I just posted another one HAHAHA. Merry Christmas to you and your family Alice!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
These pictures Chris! Gah! So gorgeous, I can't even handle it! I LOVE this creative spin on a crinkle cookie, so inventive!
Chris
Thanks Nicole!! Merry Christmas!
Alyssa
Keep that train rollin', Chris! I'm a peppermint girl (okay, and I like wintergreen a lot too!) but UGHH please no spearmint. I wish I had a batch of these cookies right now - they look awesome!
Chris
Yea, spearmint is just straight up gross hahaa
Kelly
A Christmas cookie tray wouldn't be complete without crinkle cookies and I love both of these versions you made! These red velvet peppermint ones look gorgeous and totally scream Christmas!
Chris
Thanks so much Kelly! Merry Christmas!
Anisa
Crinkle cookies for Christmas - yes! These looook ahmayzing!!!! So creative and such beautiful photos Chris! I'm glad I stumbled across your blog. Anisa. Xx
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Chris
Thanks so much Anisa!
Beth
These cookies look awesome, Chris! Red velvet is one of my favorite things, but I have never had it in a cookie. I'm totally going to have to make these for Christmas!
Chris
Thanks Beth! I know, I'm a sucker for red velvet as well!
Sippitysup
When I first made crackle cookies they astounded me with the perfect crackle. Peppermint is now in line to astound me too. can't wait to give them a try. GREG
Chris
Thanks Greg! Happy Holidays!