Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These chocolate peppermint cookies scream "Christmas!" Their aroma while baking will make your house smell amazing. And they taste pretty fantastic--even without grains or gluten!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt a pinch less than 1/2 tsp
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 4-5 drops of peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough, round and flatten it.
- Space cookies about 2 inches apart - about a dozen at a time.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for 15 minutes to avoid crumbling.
- If you like a crispier cookie, let the oil melt a bit before adding to the dough. Be sure to pack each cookie well before you lay it on the cookie sheet.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg