Gluten Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dairy Free)
Easy and delicious Gluten Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies! These are the perfect gluten free holiday cookie recipe that the entire family will enjoy! You can easily make them vegan and don’t forget to double your batch and freeze it for easy baking to come.
Gluten Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
When dreaming upp what I would create for the holiday season this year, I was feeling inspired from my Peppermint Fudge Recipe.
This time around I knew gluten free cookies were the way to go because gluten free dairy free Christmas cookies are always a hit this time of year with cookie exchanges, parties, and gift giving. They are easy to make, taste amazing, and gift beautifully.
Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
I knew right away that chocolate chip peppermint cookies would be a huge hit and using Red Bird crushed peppermint candies would be the perfect combination with the chocolate chips. Peppermint and chocolate go so well with each other. My favorite way to enjoy these chocolate chip peppermint cookies is with a cup of my Vegan Hot Chocolate. This has become a family tradition while decorating our tree.
These gluten free dairy free Christmas cookies are very easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find as well. If you are not dairy free you can use regular butter in place of the vegan butter with the same measurements.
One of my favorite part of these chocolate chip peppermint cookies is the texture. They are light and fluffy with a hint of chewy- perfection for gluten free cookies!
Gluten Free Cookies
How do I make these Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies?
You will start by mixing the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar- You will need a mixer for this (a stand mixer works best). Add the vanilla and eggs. Mix until the butter fluffs up nicely.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Add the cocoa powder and peppermint extract. Mix for an additional minute.
Add the Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Mix for 3 minutes scraping the sides of the bowl halfway through.
Add the chocolate chips and crushed Red Bird peppermint candies. Mix for about 15-20 seconds, just until the chocolate and candy are blended through the mixture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a cookie scooper to drop the dough onto the parchment paper (for a fluffier cookie, refrigerate the dough between 20 and 30 minutes prior to scooping). Bake for 14 minutes, remove from oven, and allow to cool on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes before serving. This yields 3 dozen cookies (you can also freeze the dough for later use).
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Or, if you want a premade mix Better Batter Flour is my go-to. Their original blend is my favorite for cookies, but if you need a rice free and gum free option the Artisan Blend works great too. Use code: livingfreelygf for 30% off your non-sale items.
FAQ
Q: If my gluten free flour has xanthan gum do I need to add it again?
A: No, if your flour contains it do not add more.
Q: How do I make this dairy free?
A: To make this recipe dairy free use vegan butter and make sure there is no dairy in your chocolate chips.
Q: Can I make this vegan
A: Yes, you can sub each egg for 1/4 cup of aquafaba
How do I freeze the Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookie dough?
It is so darn easy! You will drop the gluten free cookie dough onto parchment paper, put the parchment paper in a freezer bag, and put it in the freezer. When you are ready to make them, remove them from the freezer bag (no need to thaw) and just put them on a baking sheet lined with new parchment paper. Bake at 350ºF for 17 minutes. That’s it!
So, now that it is the time of the year for baking Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Cookies make sure you give these Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies a try! Santa loves them too! Enjoy and Happy Holidays.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
- ¾ Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 ½ Cups Dairy Free Butter
- 1 ½ Cups Sugar
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 tsp. Peppermint Extract
- 1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- 1 ½ Cups Chocolate Chips
- ¾ Cup Crushed Red Bird Peppermint Candies
- 3 Eggs
Instructions
- You will start by mixing the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar- You will need a mixer for this (a stand mixer works best). Add the vanilla and eggs. Mix until the butter fluffs up nicely.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Then you will add the cocoa powder and peppermint extract. Mix for an additional minute.
- Add the gluten free all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Mix for 3 minutes scraping the sides of the bowl halfway through.
- Add the chocolate chips and crushed Red Bird peppermint candies. Mix for about 15-20 seconds, just until the chocolate and candy are blended through the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a cookie scooper to drop the dough onto the parchment paper (for a fluffier cookie refrigerate the dough between 20 and 30 minutes prior to scooping). Bake for 14 minutes, remove from oven, and allow to cool on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes before serving. This yields 3 dozen cookies (you can also freeze the dough for later use).
Notes
Nutrition
Need more Gluten Free Cookie inspiration? I’ve got you covered…
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies (Dairy Free)
- No Bake Dairy Free Cookies
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dairy Free)
This post was originally published in November 2018. It was updated and republished in November 2022.
These looks so Christmas-y! My family loves everything peppermint.
Thanks Heather! I love Peppermint too!
This recipe looks so good!! I’ll have to make it and homemade ice cream (with red bird mints in it) so I can have the best ice cream sandwiches!!!!
That is such a good idea! I’m going to have a candy cane vegan ice cream recipe up at the end of next week that will be perfect!