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Gluten Free Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect Gluten Free Vegan cookie to make for Christmas this year. Easy to make but so festive and delicious! This recipe is dairy, soy, egg, and peanut free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Course: Baked Good, Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: egg free, gluten free, nut free, peanut free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Emily Meyer | Eat or Drink

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Eat or Drink's Gluten Free Cookie Flour Blend Recipe <-- Click for Recipe
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed candy cane - always check ingredients to ensure they are gluten free and vegan
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil - I prefer unrefined but either will work
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together your ground flax and water and set aside to thicken.
  • In a large bowl whisk together your cookie flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until there are no lumps in the flour and everything is combined. Then whisk in your chocolate chips and crushed candy cane.
  • In a medium-sized bowl whisk together your melted coconut oil, both sugars, and both extracts. Then mix in your flax egg after it becomes a bit gummy.
  • Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in your wet ingredients. Mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until combined.
  • Spoon about 2.5 - 3 tablespoons of batter onto your baking sheet. For best results use a cookie scoop with a trigger to easily measure out and drop in even proportions. Leave about 1.5 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 12 - 15 minutes or until edges begin to get golden. The center might feel soft to touch but they will continue to cook after you pull them out of the oven. For best results slide the parchment paper with cookies on top onto a cooling rack so the cookies don't overcook as they cool.
  • After cooling the cookies for 5-10 minutes you can enjoy!

Notes

Note on Nutrition Facts: I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition facts provided are not always 100% accurate and are calculated using general brands and figures. If you need exact nutrition facts please consult a certified dietician or nutritionist.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg