A minty twist on the holiday crinkle cookie! Christmas won't be the same with these Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies! Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, a perfect dessert recipe for kids, adults, and Santa too!
Are you afraid of public speaking? Truth be told, I secretly enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, my body goes into hyperdrive those moments before you actually get up there and start, but once it's all over, I always feel a bit "sad". As long as I'm super confident in what I'll be saying or presenting, I get that feel-good adrenaline rush. I've always loved that thrilling rush ever since my competitive dance years. Getting on stage, on the floor, or in a stadium was that most amazing feeling.
Yea, how sad is that...now I get my thrills from public speaking 😛 What a life! Now, this does all tie into the cookies I have for you today. As you all may remember, I was in a medicine/science/society research class this semester and working on a big research paper as the objective of the class. I choose the topic most near and dear to my heart, celiac disease. Because I was so passionate and confident on the subject, that 10-page research paper was a breeze (which actually ended up being 14 pages). You know that feeling of pride in the work you've done when you complete a big project like that? Kind of like bagels.
I wrote my paper on the struggles of celiac disease that go beyond just the physical symptoms. The lack of accurate awareness, social stigma and isolation, lack of safety and training in the food industry, and economic/availability factors. With the paper written, the last thing we had to do was present our final research to the class. Really, just a "fun" presentation as my professor said. To keep it engaging, videos, gifs, powerpoint. Which I did with a quick powerpoint, pictures (from Strength and Sunshine...had to self-promote somehow!), a video...and then, of course, I couldn't go out with a bang without baking something delicious!
These cookies took some love, testing, and care to get just right! I overbaked the initial batch (I blame the crazy oven I have in my apartment) and the cookies were just a tad too dry. The next day after some tweaking of the recipe, I had my lovely friend Farrah come over to help me bake THE batch that would be given out at my presentation the next day. This batch was perfect! The flavor, texture, the glorious crinkle top! O, chocolate peppermint, my favorite flavor!
The next day at my presentation, do you know what the most stressful thing was? Deciding if I should actually give out the cookies! Ha! I was so nervous my class would hate them, my professor would hate them and then I'd fail the course! After I confidently ran my mouth about celiac disease for 10 minutes, I finished my presentation and waited until the end of class before revealing "the goods". And guess what...THEY LOVED THEM! What a win! You should take this as a lesson too if you hate public speaking or lack confidence in your presentation, just make sure you bake something super delicious, like these chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies, and that may just help you out!
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A minty twist on the holiday crinkle cookie! Christmas won't be the same with these Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies! Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, a perfect dessert recipe for kids, adults, and Santa too!
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 14-16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Millet Flour
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ½ Cup Granulated Erythritol (or preferred granulated sugar)
- 1 TB Psyllium Husk Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup + 2 TB Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 TB Vegan/Soy-Free Butter (melted)
- 2 TB Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- Outer Coating:
- 3 Peppermint Candy Canes (crushed)
- ½ Cup Powdered Erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all cookie ingredients to form a wet dough.
- Roll the dough into about 14-16 balls with your hands (about 1 heaping tablespoon each) and set the balls down on a prepared baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- In a large plastic bag, combine the crushed candy canes and powdered erythritol together. Place about half the rolled balls in the bag at a time and give them a shake to coat.
- Place the balls down on the baking sheet again and press them down with your fingers a bit to flatten them out.
- Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Not only are these chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies good for research presentations, but they just so happen to be rather festive for a cookie exchange or Santa's Christmas plate 😉 I don't want to toot my own horn too much, but my paper is being nominated for the undergraduate scholarly journal 😀 I know! Celiac disease has changed my life in so many ways and maybe most importantly, with the DELICIOUS food that CAN be made free-from and with love!
So tell me:
+ Do you like public speaking and giving presentations?
+ Are you an adrenaline junkie? Not when it comes to roller coaster...however I do want to skydive (yes, I'm a complicated woman!)
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Jenna @ A Savory Feast
My mom has a chocolate crinkle cookie recipe that I LOVE! What a great idea to add peppermint. Love that htese are gluten free and vegan too. I have some nieces and nephews with food allergies so these would be perfect to make for our Christmas gathering.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Crinkle cookies are a must!
Deborah Davis
I can just imagine how tasty this minty twist on the holiday crinkle cookie will be. I can't wait to make and eat them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's the best way to do it!
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction
Yum! Chocolate & peppermint is one of my favorite flavor combinations! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!
Mel
Oh yum! Chocolate and peppermint is a match made in heaven, isn't it?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!
Jennifer Dawn
These look so good! And I love that they are allergy-friendly. My youngest son would be able to eat them too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad to hear that! Exactly what I hoped to achieve!
Lori
I love the story with these cookies! Good for you, and I hope you got an A+ 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thank you! (I did) 😉
Melissa Ruddy
This look really good. I am amazed you we're able to make them gluten free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So easy!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
Can't really beat the chocolate and peppermint combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No you can't!
Miz Helen
Your cookies look awesome, I would really enjoy this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew
Delicious looking yummylicious cookies and I am gonna make em.. And now surprising my family yayyy !
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear! Thanks!
Angie ~ ambient wares
No thank you to public speaking but, yes please to these beautiful cookies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well still a win!
kimmythevegan
Girl - how would anyone NOT like your cookies??? That is such a creative way of integrating your awesome baking into your presentation. I love it.
"Are you afraid of public speaking?" I used to be... but then I became a group fitness instructor and got over it pretty fast as I feel it's similar to public speaking.
Anyway, chocolate and peppermint is one of my absolute favourite combos! Right up there with chocolate & pb =) These cookies sound great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! All empowering work! Cookies and all!
Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff
Public speaking terrifies me. I really, really wish that I found it easier as I have to do a fair few public talks and also, next year, I'll be teaching classes at uni. Maybe the trick will be to bring along cookies to the class. I'll definitely give it a try 😉
Your Vegan & GF crinkle cookies look amazing! Well done you on mastering the recipe. What a great achievement! xxx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Do the cookies 😉 That way, no matter what, anything you present will be well received!
Xoxo thank you!
Linda @ Veganosity
Of course they loved them! What's not to love about chocolate, peppermint, and confectioner's sugar? Besides, they're beautiful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!! They were all surprised how "free-from" they were!
Marla
HI Rebecca,
I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate especially for the holidays. They look so tasty. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is the best!
nadia
They look adorable! I've never tried crinkle cookies, or any type of minty cookies! Must try this recipes 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O please do!
Michele
Peppermint is a great addition to crinkles! Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure is! Thank you!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
I always wondered how to make these kinds of cookies! So excited to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so easy and delicious!
Courtney
It's been ages since I made crinkle cookies! Not many people in my house love peppermint, but that will just mean more for me! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What!!! Well fine, then yes! More for you!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
yum! I love that you made a gluten-free version of these cookies! It's hard to find! Can't wit to give them a try at my next xmas cookie session 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Vanessa!
Julie
They look fab, of course they loved them! Everyone loves a free cookie.
I loved your story as it reminded me of when I was still at school and we were given a topic in pairs in food tech (a fancy name for cooking) and me & my friend got Bran as out topic. 2 15 year olds trying to make bran sound interesting and not talk about poop too much! Fun times! After a bit of head scratching we made our presentation interesting by giving out bran muffins at the beginning, we tried to disguise the boringness of our topic by bringing out the food first, It sounds like our presentation was way more interesting than ours!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! Well, in my opinion any topic about food and nutrition is interesting!
Julie
I've just re read my comment, that was supposed to say YOUR presentation was way more interesting than ours! I really need to proof read before I hit Post Comment!
Mandy
I hate public speaking!!! I get SO nervous and stumble over my words and shake like crazy ? I'm so glad I'm done with school and speeches!! Haha! I think it's awesome that you love it! I used to love when that happened - choosing a subject matter that you're so passionate about that the words just flow. If only all school papers could be that easy! Oh, man. I totally know that feeling you had when it came time to share the goods...I get that way ALL the time I share a recipe on the blog because if they don't like it, they might be hesitant to try another one. It's also why I get nervous about sharing book recommendations or movies! ? I'm SO happy to hear that the cookies were loved - I mean, who wouldn't love a chocolatey, peppermint-y treat??? These look wonderful!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you said it! They aren't ALL so easy!
Haha, yes!!! The other day I shared this super funny video with my brother (I have a weird sense of humor and it takes A LOT to get me actually laughing), when I showed him...I think he just thought I was crazy 😛 Haha!
Nallely
Im so gonna try to make them they look so delicious!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know how they turn out! I'd love to see!
Barrie Bismark
Looks delicious! Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Alicia Owen
I never thought to put peppermint in. My mom would probably love these for that reason.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Chocolate and peppermint is the best combo!
Choclette
Well done on all counts. I hate public speaking and will avoid it at al costs. If ever I have to do it again I will remember your tip and bake them a batch of cookies 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It will work 😉
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
Congrats on nailing that research paper! And of course they loved the cookies. I mean, look at them! And they're chocolate! And it's YOUR recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thanks, Alisa!
Bethany
Yum! These cookies look perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Love the peppermint in there, so much extra flavor!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best combo!
Sharon @What The Fork
I'm a huge fan of these cookies! I'd love to serve these to my family!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Aish Das-Padihari
I'm thiking about making a batch of crinkle cookies for a holiday party. Yours look absolutely delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Go for it!
Amanda
but what's the saying? When life gives you chocolate, make cookies! These sound so delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Chandice Probst
These look delicious girl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
These look amazing! My family would eat these as fast as I can bake them. Might have to run this by my oldest, she loves chocolate peppermint combos and crinkle cookies but she was going to make red velvet ones this year.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Red velvet peppermint!
Raia
I've never made crinkle cookies before. These have my name written all over them, though! Chocolate peppermint is my favorite combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This was my first time and NOT my last!
Hauke Fox
Look at these beauties! Love the combo of peppermint and cacao 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
I could eat a whole plate of these now. Super that they are gluten free and vegan too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I could too 😉
Sarah Prince
My mouth always waters when I see your new recipes, Rebecca! Anything with chocolate that I can make for my husband's celiac is a keeper. 🙂 If I substitute for dairy free will this still turn out? Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Um...these are dairy-free, vegan. I don't consume or promote dairy on my blog.
Casey the College Celiac
I used to hate public speaking but I was always very good at it. Now, I still get nervous but I enjoy it more. As for these cookies...YUM! I've never had crinkle cookies, but these are definitely calling my name! And college ovens definitely make baking interesting to say the least!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Of course we all get nervous, but it's never as bad as we anticipate! Once you get going, it's fun and empowering!
I never had them until now!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
I'd rather ride a roller coaster over and over than speak in public in front of strangers - but so pumped for you that you love it! As for these cookies - gosh - they sound wonderful Reebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I am the exact opposite! NOT a roller coaster person! I'll speak for a few hours instead 😉
Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness
These cookies are so festive and sound delicious! I love the combination of pepermint and chocolate. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Stella - The Smoothie Vegetarians
These cookies look so good! I absolutely love crinkle cookies. I get so nervous when I have to speak in public, it is so nerve racking!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Crinkles are pretty fabulous! My first time making them!
Platter Talk
Oh my goodness! These cookies look absolutely heavenly. Exactly what I love with coffee or hot chocolate.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Adds to the festivities!
Jolina
I'd rather not speak before a large crowd if I can help it! Cookies help 🙂 And these cookies look amazing. I love chocolate crinkles and this peppermint version is a must-try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Chocolate peppermint is a must!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Yes I love crinkle cookies and the addition of peppermint sounds insanely delicious! And kudos to you for your public speaking, that's something I despise haha.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Public speaking?! You are crazy girl. These crinkle cookies look SO good! Those are some of my favs for Christmas but I've never had a gluten-free and dairy free version. I'm so so so sold on these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think these will give you the power to like public speaking 😉
Cricket Plunkett
I love crinkle cookies, we always make them on Christmas Eve! I love the idea of adding peppermint, chocolate and peppermint is my favorite flavor combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? It is the best combo for chocolate!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
I think it is awesome you get a thrill for public speaking--think of all the good you can do speaking on Celiac. PS--LOVE these cookies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I hope so! Thank you Kristen!
Katie Crenshaw
Oh, yum….. chocolate and peppermint, the perfect combination! These cookies look amazing. I love that they are gluten free. Can't wait to make these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! They are winners!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
A) Crinkle cookies are the bomb b) Great job with developing and giving that presentation! I'm good with public speaking by and large... but there are always those days were I am the WORST
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It always depends! But overall, I do enjoy it!
Shelby
Oh I'm ever so nervous when I have to speak in public! 🙂 These cookies do look perfect in every way!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hopefully some cookies will help!