How to Make Perfectly Chewy Eggless Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

 Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

eggless chocolate peppermint cookies. Whether you’re looking for a festive treat or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings, this recipe is perfect for you.

Eggless Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

Made without any eggs, this recipe is ideal for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. The cookies are soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness and a refreshing hint of peppermint. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Crushed peppermint candy canes for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the applesauce, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candy canes on top of the cookies before serving.

These eggless chocolate peppermint cookies are a perfect addition to your holiday baking list or simply as a special treat any time of the year. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of delicious and festive cookies that everyone will love.