Looking for a recipe to add to your holiday baking list? We got you covered with these must-try Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
These cookies call for better-for-you ingredients, including almond flour, coconut oil and cocoa powder, among other additions. Of course, we would not be Vital Proteins without adding a few scoops of our fan-favorite Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer® in Peppermint Mocha ($14.99; shop now)! Our made without dairy and gluten powdered creamer is not only a tasty addition to your morning coffee but also delivers a flavor boost in all sorts of recipes – these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies included.
Why we love Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer®: On top of it being made without gluten and dairy (containing coconut milk powder), it also helps support healthy hair, skin, nails, bones and joints.**
Ready for the best part about this collagen recipe? These cookies are dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermint, adding some extra sweetness and festive flavor!
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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Yields 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 t vanilla
- 1/4 C coconut oil
- 1½ C almond flour
- 1/4 C cocoa powder
- 4 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer® in Peppermint Mocha
- 1/4 C monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 C chocolate chunks
Ingredients for toppings:
- 1/4 C chocolate chips (melted)
- 1/4 C crushed peppermint
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix all of the wet ingredients in a bowl.
- Add all dry ingredients (besides the chocolate chunks) into the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Once all ingredients are well integrated, fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop the mixture onto a lined and greased cookie sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 20 minutes. Then let the cookies cool for 20 minutes.
- Once cool, individually dip the cookies into the melted chocolate, followed by the crushed peppermint and place back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for one hour or overnight to harden the chocolate.
- Serve and enjoy!
