Shared Appetite
You are here: Home / Recipes / Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

By 30 Comments

This post is sponsored by Imperial Sugar.  As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands who support Shared Appetite! 

Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies | sharedappetite.com

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.

Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies | sharedappetite.com

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.

Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies | sharedappetite.com

You can snag this quick and easy creative Christmas cookie recipe for Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies over at Imperial Sugar.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies | sharedappetite.com

Red Velvet Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: Chris Cockren
  • Total Time: 19 minutes + 1 hour chill time
  • Yield: 20–24 Cookies 1x
Print Recipe

Description

Chocolate and peppermint happily share top billing in these festive cookies. Quick and easy recipe that’s almost too cute to eat!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar  
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and Kosher salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Place plastic wrap directly onto dough to tightly cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to a few days.
  4. 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

Reader Interactions

Comments

  7. 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

    Reply

    • 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

      Reply

  9. 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!!

    Reply

  11. 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!

    Reply

  12. 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!

    Reply

  14. 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!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.