gluten free vegan frosted chocolate peppermint cookies
 
 
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RECIPE TYPE: cookies
SERVES: 32 cookies
INGREDIENTS
chocolate peppermint cookies
  • 2 1/4 cups Sarah's gluten free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 6-7 tablespoons So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
chocolate peppermint frosting
  • 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • 5 tablespoons So Delicious coconut milk coffee creamer
  • 1 1/4 cups organic powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies/candy canes
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In medium bowl, sift together flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl, mix together powdered sugar, melted chocolate chips, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla and peppermint extract. Beat until smooth.
  3. Add the flour mixture. Stir until combined. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to one hour, just to chill.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll tablespoon-scoops of cookie dough into balls. Flatten to about 1/3" with bottom of glass jar or fingers (cookies won't spread much).
  6. Bake cookies for 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. To make chocolate frosting, place chocolate chips and coffee creamer in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on low in 30 second intervals (stirring in-between).
  8. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and peppermint extract. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. If frosting starts to get hard, just microwave on low for 15 seconds.
  9. Frost cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Best served within 1-2 days (peppermint candies may become soft).
Recipe by Sarah Bakes Gluten Free at https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2013/11/gluten-free-vegan-frosted-chocolate.html