Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
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These decadent Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies have just the perfect hint of mint tucked inside a beautiful snowy white layer of powdered sugar crackled against a bed of dark Ghirardelli chocolate using a brownie mix as a shortcut to crinkle cookie perfection.
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Why We Love These Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
I want to enjoy this holiday season, not add more stress. So finding a shortcut to a favorite holiday cookie leaves me more time to spend with friends and family.
Several years ago after a long day, Allison reminded me that she needed cookies for a holiday party at school. So we started digging through the pantry to see what we had that could be whipped up with minimal effort when we spied a chocolate crinkle cookie recipe on the side of a boxed brownie mix! Just as easy as cake mix cookies!
Since this is the season for peppermint, we decided a few additions could take this easy cookie recipe to a Holiday Cookie tray favorite! And no one would be the wiser that this soft and gooey on the inside and crisp on the outside peppermint crinkle cookie started with a boxed brownie mix.
- Decadent Fusion: Minty delight in a rich, Ghirardelli chocolate crinkle cookie.
- Snowy Elegance: Powdered sugar crackles on dark chocolate for a festive look.
- Seasonal Bliss: Peppermint flavor adds holiday charm to every bite.
- Effortless Magic: Started with a boxed brownie mix, easy yet irresistibly tasty.
- Share the Joy: Ideal for holiday trays or thoughtful festive gifts.
My oh my these things are trouble! Not trouble to make……but to have around. We ended up with a snow day, and the cookies didn’t make it to the party, which meant they were left in our kitchen…..calling my name.
I can usually show a little self-control and only have a few and give the rest away. But these decadent little treats have just the perfect hint of mint tucked inside a bed of Ghirardelli chocolate, they were hard to resist. Make these and you’ll see why. Enjoy!
What You Need To Make These Easy Crinkle Cookies
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- 1 Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
How To Measure Flour Properly: Did you know THE WAY you measure flour matters? The most precise way to measure your flour is by weight using a digital kitchen scale. 1 cup of flour weighs 125 to 130 grams. If you don’t have a scale measure your flour by scooping flour with a spoon into the cup. Don’t use your measuring cup as a scoop, as it packs the flour down and gives a different measure.
How To Make Easy Crinkle Cookies With A Brownie Mix
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix brownie mix, flour, eggs, oil, and extract until well combined. Fold in baking chips.
- Place powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Scoop 1 rounded tablespoon of dough (I like to use a small cookie scoop), roll into balls, coating thoroughly with powdered sugar.
- Arrange on a lined cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until just barely set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Recipe FAQs
While any brownie mix can work, choosing a rich, triple chocolate, or dark chocolate brownie mix can intensify the chocolatey goodness of the cookies, complementing the peppermint flavor.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Adding a piece of bread to the container helps retain moisture and keeps the cookies soft and delicious for an extended period.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough for future baking. Form the dough into balls, place them on a tray to freeze individually, then transfer to a sealed container or bag. When ready to bake, simply place the frozen dough balls on a cookie sheet and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
To control spreading, refrigerate the cookie dough before baking. This helps maintain the cookies’ shape and prevents them from becoming overly thin during the baking process.
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Originally posted in December 20013. UPDATED December 2023. We spiffed up this post with more information.
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Indulge in the magic of the season with our decadent Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies! Soft and gooey on the inside, crisp on the outside, and all the charm of a holiday favorite. Perfectly easy and secretly started with a boxed brownie mix!
Ingredients
- 1 Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (reserve for coating dough)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place brownie mix, flour, eggs, oil and extract in a medium bowl. Stir until blended. (Dough will be stiff.) Fold in Baking chips.
- Place powdered sugar in a separate bowl. For each cookie, scoop 1 rounded tablespoon dough and place in powdered sugar. Roll dough gently into balls, coating thoroughly with powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto lined baking sheet.
- Bake 11-13 minutes, or until they are just barely set (do not overbake). Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
STORAGE:
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Adding a piece of bread to the container helps retain moisture and keeps the cookies soft and delicious for an extended period.
You can freeze the cookie dough for future baking. Form the dough into balls, place them on a tray to freeze individually, then transfer to a sealed container or bag. When ready to bake, simply place the frozen dough balls on a cookie sheet and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used and are just estimates. We encourage, especially if these numbers are important to you, to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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Love any cookie that can be made from a brownie or cake mix. I will for sure need to try these!
Love how easy these are!
Chocolate Crinkle cookies are a favorite of mine. Adding the peppermint makes them perfect for the holidays! I can feel myself gaining weight already! 🙂 YUM!
Nom Nom Nom!! These look and sound delicious. I love crinkle cookies, never had them with peppermint though. Thanks for sharing, friend. xo
My favorite kind of cookies. Love the Andes Mints in these!
These look just amazing. I can’t wait to make some!!
xxo
I was thinking about making Crinkles for the first time, but didn’t have a recipe. They’ll be a hit with peppermint flavor. Thanks for sharing.
These look great Cheryl! And I’m all about shortcuts. Woohoo! Sometimes the side of the box is the best place for recipes. Love that!
Love how easy and pretty these are! I have yet to try making crinkle cookies but I think these just may start me off! Plus they are so perfect for the season!
I love the crinkles on top of your cookies Cheryl – fun for the holiday season!
There is no holidays without chocolate crinkles! Pinned!
my first email from your site, just made these cookies,yum,yum.
Yum! I’m in with anything chocolate and peppermint! My mom and I used to make chocolate crinkles often but I love the addition of the peppermint!
Super delicious and easy!! The perfect cookie combination! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Thanks for the shout out lady! These look amazing.
Crinkle cookies are so festive and perfect for the season with the addition of peppermint!
Love all the goodies in this cookie!
Oh dear God, this is an amazing roundup! I need to start baking!
YUM!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Pinned 😉
my kind of cookie!
oh my heavens! theses look incredible! beautiful pictures.