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Christmas Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies

Soft, chewy red velvet cookies topped with crushed peppermint and white chocolate drizzle—perfect for Christmas baking and holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring liquid or gel
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
Topping
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips for drizzle
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, and peppermint extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough and chill 30 minutes.
  5. Scoop dough and bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
  6. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and top with crushed peppermint.

Notes

For extra minty flavor, add more crushed candy canes to the dough.