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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Craving something sweet and festive? These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect treat! Rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint in a delicious cookie that's great for any holiday occasion. Make them tonight for a cozy dessert that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup grated zucchini excess water squeezed out
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk depending how runny you want the icing
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Whip butter, canola oil, brown sugar, and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg whites, vanilla, and grated zucchini. Carefully mix in all dry ingredients until incorporated. Scoop onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes at 350°F. Delicious warm or cooled. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth in consistency. Decorate with red sprinkles.

Notes

  • Tip 1: If you don’t care so much about these being healthy, then you can substitute 1 whole egg for the egg whites.
  • Tip 2: You can use all white (all-purpose) flour instead of whole wheat flour.