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Gluten Free Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Slightly sweet, chewy brownie cookies bursting with candy cane chunks are the perfect gluten free dessert for the holidays!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup candy canes crushed (plus an additional 4 candy canes to be crushed and sprinkled on top of the cookies)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
  3. Add the egg and egg whites to the dry ingredients, blending together slowly with a hand mixer.
  4. Add the candy canes and mix into the batter by hand.
  5. Using a 1" cookie scoop, dollop the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Top with crushed candy canes.
  6. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cookies have firmed up.
  7. Let cool on a cooling rack, then enjoy with a glass of milk!

Notes

  • Adapted from Bon Appetit's Chocolate Brownie Cookies recipe.
  • Check your candy canes and powdered sugar's ingredients lists to ensure both are made without gluten and in a factory where gluten is not present.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.