Indulge in the rich chocolatey goodness of these vegan cookies infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, topped with a festive touch of crushed candy canes. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings any time of the year!
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup cocoa powder. 1 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips. Crushed candy canes, for topping.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add applesauce, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Fold in vegan chocolate chips. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down gently on each cookie with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crushed candy canes over the cookies while they're still warm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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