Chocolate and peppermint really do make the perfect Christmas cookie combination! That's why I know you'll love these gluten free vegan chewy chocolate peppermint cookies. A cookie that was chewy and chocolatey, similar to a decadent brownie. The peppermint comes through, but not too overwhelming. With only a few simple steps, these chewy chocolate peppermint cookies are an easy-to-make Christmas cookie.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup avocado oil or grape seed oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup cane sugar
• 2/3 cup quality cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 1 cup Sarah's gluten free flour blend
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, oil, maple syrup and warm water. Microwave 45 seconds. Stir until chocolate chips are melted.
3. Pour chocolate mixture into mixing bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment. Add sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
4. Add gluten free flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt. Mix dough on medium speed until dough comes together and is well combined. Dough will be soft and sticky.
5. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, using cookie scoop. Sprinkle tops of dough with crushed candy canes and gently press into dough.
6. Bake cookies 9-11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Place on cooling rack to cool completely.