These double chocolate chip peppermint cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays! Packed with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract, these mint-chocolate cookies truly embody the festive flavor and require just 15 minutes of hands-on prep! Plus, they’re dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, beat together the flax meal and water for 1 minute. Place in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and vegan butter.
Mix in the vanilla, peppermint, flax mixture, baking soda, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. You can mix by hand or with an electric mixer.
Using a spoon/spatula, stir in the chocolate chips.
Scoop dough onto a lightly oiled baking sheet by the tablespoon.
Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool before eating.
Notes
There are several ways you can adapt this double chocolate peppermint cookies recipe, including.
Instant coffee: All you need is ½ tbsp to enhance the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee. Add more if you want peppermint mocha cookies. You can also use espresso powder, though you won’t need as much, as the flavor is stronger.
Crushed candy canes: (Optional) or peppermint candies. Press a few pieces into the top of the cookies before baking, or sprinkle over after, especially if using a melted vegan chocolate coating for delicious candy cane chocolate chip cookies.
Mini vegan marshmallows: Use 2-3 vegan mini mallows or half a regular one over the top of the cookies when baking for ‘hot chocolate’ peppermint cookies.
Vegan chocolate coating: You can optionally make chocolate-dipped mint chocolate cookies by combining melted vegan chocolate (white, milk, or dark) with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Then dip the cookies halfway, sprinkle with any toppings (like crushed peppermint candy) and leave to set.