Best 7 Chocolate Peppermint Crackle Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Crackle Cookies, a symphony of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are not just any ordinary treat; they are a masterpiece of culinary art, featuring a crisp outer shell that shatters upon each bite, revealing a soft and chewy center infused with the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. Each cookie is adorned with festive red and white sprinkles, adding a touch of whimsy and holiday cheer. Our collection of recipes includes variations to suit every palate, from classic chocolate peppermint to decadent dark chocolate and even a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE MINT CRINKLES



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A perfect addition to your holiday cookie exchange spread, our scratch-made crinkles are crowned with peppermint Hershey's Kisses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Hershey's® Kisses® Brand mint or candy cane flavored candies

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with whisk until well mixed. Beat in vanilla and peppermint extract.
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies crackle and dough doesn't look raw. When cookies are done, immediately place a KISSES candy in center of each cookie, and press lightly. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely until candy is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE COOKIES



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A variegated pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies a striking study in contrast. Roll balls of the rich dough first in granulated sugar, then in confectioners' sugar. The first layer ensures that the second one retains its snowy white appearance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Set aside, and let cool. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Divide each piece into 16 (1-inch) balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners' sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRINKLE COOKIES



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My husband always asks for peppermint crinkle cookies at Christmas, and I always have trouble finding a recipe with the perfect cake-to-fudge balance. After years of hits and misses, my husband insisted I write this recipe down. This is for a smaller batch, but can easily be doubled for larger families.

Provided by celestial_tsarina

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons peppermint extract, or more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix white sugar, cocoa, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Separately mix together flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with above ingredients. Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Cover dough and place in a freezer for 1 hour (or refrigerate for 3 hours or longer.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Take dough out of the freezer and remove by rounded tablespoons. Form into balls with clean hands. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out mostly clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CRACKLE COOKIES



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Make and share this Chocolate Peppermint Crackle Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup non-hydrogenated soft tub margarine
1 cup packed Splenda brown sugar blend, sugar substitute
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon mint extract or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/3 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine wehole wheat pastry flour, all-ourpose flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat margarine with Splenda Brown Sugar Blend until smooth. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Add melted chocolate and beat until smooth. Add flour mixrture to chocolate mixture and bveat ot combine. Divide dough into 4 equal parts, shape into discs, cover wirh plasric wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Working with one disc at a time, shape dough into 8x1-inch log on un-floured work surface. Cut each log into 8 equal pieces and shape each into a ball.
  • Place balls on prepared cookie sheet, about 2-inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with hand and bake until surface cracks, and is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Cool cookie on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to rack and cooling completely.
  • NOTE: Freezer Friendly: Yes - store cookies in airight container for up to 5 days or freeze for to 3-4 weeks).

CHOCOLATE MINT CRINKLE COOKIES



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Mint and chocolate meet again in everyone's favorite chocolate cookie.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 2h30m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
Reynolds® Parchment Paper

Steps:

  • Combine the granulated sugar, eggs, melted chocolate, shortening, baking powder, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Gradually beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper; set aside. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake about 9 minutes or until edges are just set. Transfer the cookies on the parchment paper to a wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 16.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES



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When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they're lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. -Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; set aside. Beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate. , In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES



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The "crinkle" in this recipe's name comes from their distinctive crackle-top. The look is achieved through the transformation of sugar-coated dough balls into distinctively textured cookies. Not only are chocolate crinkle cookies beautiful to look at, they're the perfect combination of chocolatey taste and chewy texture.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop to evenly portion the dough. This will help ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in the chocolate. This will help the chocolate set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings to decorate the cookies. Some popular options include crushed candy canes, peppermint pieces, and white chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Chocolate peppermint crackle cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Christmas parties and cookie exchanges. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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