Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Gluten, dairy, and grain free cookies coming in hot! This rich treat has bittersweet chocolate in three forms, and a crunchy edge of festive candy canes. They’re made for the holiday season, but can truly be enjoyed any time of the year. Besides, I doubt I could wait until the holidays to enjoy these all over again! They blend the beloved textures of fudgy and smooth. Make a batch (or two) for a Christmas party, cozy movie night, or to have as a sweet pick-me-up throughout the week!
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/2 cup + 1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1.5 cups almond flour
1/2 cup cacao powder
1 cup chocolate chips/chunks (use 1/2 cup at a time)
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed
(I used these!)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-large bowl, whisk the eggs. Melt just 1/2 cup of the coconut oil then set it aside to cool for a few minutes before stirring it in. Mix in the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and peppermint extract until everything is well-combined.
Gradually stir in the almond flour (1/2 cup at a time) and cacao powder (1/4 cup at a time). Once everything is mixed well again, fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate.
Scoop the batter into dollops and place them on the prepared pan until all of the batter is used. I made 10 medium-sized dollops, and used a spatula to smooth the edges of them before putting the pan in the oven.
Let the cookies bake for 14-16 minutes, then allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate and 1/2 tsp of coconut oil together either in the microwave in 30-second increments or over the stove on very low heat, stirring often. Also, use a large chef’s knife or meat tenderizer to crush the candy canes.
Once the cookies have cooled, dip half of one cookie into the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drip off. Place the dipped cookie back on the pan and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Repeat this until all the cookies have been dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with candy canes. If you have any chocolate leftover, I recommend drizzling some over the top of the cookies.
Move the pan of cookies to the freezer for at least 10 minutes so the chocolate can harden and the candy canes can really stick. Enjoy!
