Healthier Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Peppermint hot chocolate cookies baked on a pan topped with a marshmallow.

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Healthier Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are chewy, gooey, and decadent for the holidays. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut flour, coconut sugar, and dairy-free chocolate chips, they're a lightened-up treat that's both festive and delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Cool Time5

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 Egg
¼ teaspoon Peppermint Extract or vanilla extract
2 tbsp Coconut Oil melted, or oil of choice
⅔ cup Gluten Free Oat Flour or regular oat flour
⅓ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
½ cup Coconut Sugar or sugar of choice
½ teaspoon Tapioca Flour or arrowroot powder
½ teaspoon Baking Powder
⅛ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Dairy Free Chocolate Chips or chocolate chips of choice
12 Marshmallows
Crushed Peppermint Stick for Sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. I like using parchment paper for baking to prevent sticking and easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and tapioca flour.
In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the egg, melted coconut oil and peppermint extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until it becomes a brownie-like texture. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
Scoop the dough onto the cookie sheet in 12 round balls, flattening them slightly. Use your thumb to press the center of each cookie to make a little dent for the marshmallow after baking.
Bake 9-12 minutes or until the outside edges are firm.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place a marshmallow in the center of each cookie, then remove and cool completely on a wire baking rack. You can optionally sprinkle with crushed candy canes if you like.

Notes

Measure Properly: Accurate measurements, especially for flour, are essential for perfect cookies. Ensure you measure the flour correctly for the best texture and result.
Thumbprint Gently: Be gentle when making the thumbprint in the cookies. The cookies will rise, so make the indent before baking to ensure there's enough room for the marshmallow.
Don’t Over-Bake: Keep an eye on your cookies, especially after 9 minutes. Remove them once the edges are set to prevent over-baking. The cookies will continue to cook slightly after they come out of the oven.

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