Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are wonderfully chocolaty with some peppermint flavor. One of my favorite Christmas cookies and they are so easy to make.
Place chopped chocolate, butter, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted.Let cool some.
Stir in sugar, peppemint extract, and eggs.
In a small bowl stir together flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a 1½-inch cookie scoop to scoop dough. Roll into balls.Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough balls in powdered sugar and then place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Notes
If you don't have a cookie scoop, just use a spoon for the batter.Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.