WHITE MAPLE LANE

Plant-Based Recipes & Food Photography

vegandairy-free

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies studded with dairy-free chocolate chips and crushed candy canes. A festive holiday cookie that is completely vegan and allergy-friendly.

By Linda Bailey
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
15 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
18
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp crushed allergy-safe candy canes

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix the dough

    Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add applesauce and vanilla and mix well.

  2. 2
    Combine dry ingredients

    Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy cane.

  3. 3
    Bake the cookies

    Scoop dough onto a lined baking tray. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.

  4. 4
    Cool and finish

    Sprinkle more crushed candy cane on top before cooling. Let cookies set on the pan for a few minutes before transferring.