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By Katja Heino 25 Comments
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Flourless Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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It’s starting to feel like he holidays, and I am in the mood for baking.  Today I whipped up these little beauties:  Flourless Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies.

I’m a big fan of cookies,  And peppermint.  You may have seen my run of peppermint goodies last year at this time:  Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Balls, Chocolate Peppermint Gummy Treats,  and Flourless Peppermint Brownies.  I should really make all of these again.

But today I am sharing my twist on the old classic chocolate chip cookie, with peppermint, of course.  I shared my Flourless Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies a while back.  This recipe is similar.  I decided to use coconut sugar instead of a wet sweetener because I wanted a crispier cookie.  I’m thrilled with the way they turned out.

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I’m thrilled because these little cookies are the perfect combo of chewy inside and crispy outside.  Just how I like my cookies. They also have just the right amount of peppermint flavor without being overpowering.  Perfect for the holidays!

Oh, and did I mention that they are ridiculously easy to make and absolutely delicious.  You can whip them up in just minutes.

So, go ahead.  Make yourself a batch.  You won’t be sorry.  Be sure to enjoy them with a cold glass of homemade coconut milk or nut milk. They are perfect for your next holiday event or gathering.  YUM!

xo,

Katja

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Flourless Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20-22 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (I use this brand)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil OR 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp unrefined salt (like this) (if your almond butter contains salt, decrease to 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I use THIS dairy, soy, and nut free brand)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
  2. Whisk together whole egg and egg yolk. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together almond butter and coconut sugar until fully combined. Add vanilla extract, peppermint oil/extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated. Then add whisked egg and egg yolk and mix again until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Using a tablespoon-sized measuring spoon or scoop, form the dough into round balls and place onto prepared baking sheets.
  5. Press balls down, as these cookies spread only a bit in the oven.
  6. Bake 10 -12 minutes until cookies are golden brown
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

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Screen shot 2014-12-04 at 7.55.06 PMThis is the peppermint essential oil that I use.  You can learn more about it here.

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  1. Rachael @ Love Yourself Green says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Chewy AND crispy? I’m on it! These look so good.. can’t wait to try! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Arsy Vartanian says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:44 am

    These are the BEST paleo and gluten-free cookies that I’ve ever had!

    Reply
    • Katja says

      March 2, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Awww! That’s so nice of you to say! <3

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:58 am

    These sound delicious! I love chocolate + peppermint. Such a great idea to use YL’s peppermint in these!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:47 am

      I LOVE LOVE peppermint in cookies. I hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  4. Renee Kohley says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Ooo flourless! Love it! It is so hard to go to ALLL the holiday gatherings this time of year and I always bring my kids their own treats – but even real food treats with a load of flour I don’t want them having weekly! These are a great idea!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Alex Barone says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Yummo! These look like my dream cookie. Crispy, chewy, minty AND chocolate-y.

    Reply
  6. ChihYu says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Love these cookies! They look so delicious and crunchy ! You are making me so hungry. :))

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Cristina Curp says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Love these! A pretty low carb too! Score!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Michele Spring says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    What a great use of peppermint essential oil! I love peppermint so I’m excited to try these!

    Reply
  9. Irena from Eat Drink Paleo says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    These look stellar! I love the simple ingredients list, too. These are going on the rapidly growing holiday cookie menu.

    Reply
  10. Kari Peters says

    December 12, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Chewy and crispy are my favorite kind of cookie, and the texture of these looks amazing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Jessica DeMay says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    These look and sound amazing! I have all the ingredients- I think I need to make them. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  12. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:00 am

    I adore chocolate and peppermint, and love that these are made with almond butter! Cannot wait to try.

    Reply
  13. Taesha says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:32 am

    I just started drooling. Literally my favorite holiday flavor combo! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Ha! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  14. Real Food with Dana says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Ohhh I’m a HUGE fan of chocolate and peppermint! Chewy inside and crispy outside? I’m so there.

    Reply
  15. Kelly Bejelly says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Oh, what would Christmas be without dozens of cookies to nibble on? The combination of chocolate and peppermint makes me crave a tall mug of hot apple cider, since I’m not a big milk fan and am one to color outside the lines. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Hot apple cider sounds delish! Happy holidays, Kelly!

      Reply
  16. BEllieva says

    November 6, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Has anyone tried freezing these? Do they still taste the same thawed? Thx!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 8, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Yes, I have frozen them. They are still really good. My hubby likes to eat them frozen right out of the freezer. 🙂 You can crisp them up in a hot oven for a couple of minutes if you like after defrosting.

      Reply
      • Saundy says

        December 13, 2019 at 6:46 pm

        I look forward to making these tomorrow, but what holds them together?? Eggs, sugar and almond butter are are so soft and runny. I will have faith and make them, but cannot imagine how they are going to work!🎄

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        • Katja Heino says

          January 15, 2020 at 3:17 pm

          Ha! It will work. It’s the magic of all the ingredients coming together in the heat. Enjoy!!

          Reply
  17. Bonnie says

    May 16, 2018 at 8:35 am

    I think my almond butter may have been too thin even though it was in the fridge. I used the store brand from Fresh Thyme. The cookies seemed done but they didn’t seem to set up, if that makes sense. I am baking the 2nd sheet a bit longer to see if it’s any different. They taste good though and I will just put them in the freezer and eat them out of a bowl with a spoon ?

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    • Katja Heino says

      May 17, 2018 at 10:15 am

      I tend to use a thicker almond butter. I can see the cookies being soft if your almond butter is runny. You can always experiment with adding an extra egg. And yes, these are SO GOOD out of the freezer. 🙂

      Reply

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