Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Holiday season is upon us and that means lots of food!! These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are grain free but do not skimp on deliciousness! A wonderful healthy alternative to cookies loaded with refined sugars .
Resting Time 20 minutes mins
1 Large Bowl
1 Baking Sheet
- 1 cup unsweetened almond butter (must be drippy and 100% almond based)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 pinch sea salt * optional
- ¼ cup crushed candy cane* optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In a large bowl combine all ingredients
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat
Roll dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and flatten slightly (do not make them bigger than this as they spread)
Sprinkle with sea salt, if using
Baking for 10-12 minutes
Remove from oven and let sit on tray for 20 minutes ( do NOT attempt to remove before then)
Sprinkle with crushed candy cane, if using
Place on a rack to cool completely
Will keep for up to 3 days on counter in an airtight container.
These freeze well.
*You can add the crushed candy cane to the unbaked cookies but they may melt. Cookies keeps their crispiness if you sprinkle on top immediately after baking.
Recipe adapted from thehealthymaven website Keyword Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, cookies