Candy Cane Chocolate Cookies
These Candy Cane Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate holiday delight! With crispy edges, chewy centers, and a rich chocolate flavorm they're topped with festive candy canes for a hint of peppermint crunch. Perfect for gifting, holiday gatherings, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa!
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup plant-based yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chops or chunks
- ½ cup vegan candy canes see notes
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix until combined.1 cup vegan butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup plant-based yogurt, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.1 cup vegan dark chocolate chops or chunks
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape and bake the cookies: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set (the centers might still look soft). Immediately, sprinkle with crushed candy canes.½ cup vegan candy canes
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transfering them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Most candy canes aren't vegan because of the red coloring E120 (carmine), so be aware of that.
