Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These chocolate peppermint cookies are a heavenly combination of sweet chocolate and zesty peppermint. Made with just 5 ingredients and no baking required!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Cookies

Calories 215kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/4 cups oat flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, add the almond butter and maple syrup and microwave in 20-second increments until warm. Add the peppermint extract and whisk together until combined.
Fold through the oat flour and cocoa powder until a thick dough remains. Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the chocolate chips.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop portions of the dough and place them on the lined sheet. Press down on each one into a cookie shape.
Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

TO STORE. Put leftover cookies in an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

TO FREEZE. Place the cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up 6 months.

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