Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

What does one do with leftover candy canes? Heaven forbid you toss them out with the waning holiday spirit. Keep the magic going and make these chocolatey cookies. This wholesome vegan recipe uses better-for-you ingredients such as applesauce, cocoa powder, maple syrup and nondairy milk. Settle in with a mug of your favorite hot beverage and bask in the peppermint-y afterglow of the season. It really is a wonderful life.

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Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Chill Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes

Servings 30 cookies

Calories 114 kcal

Author Lauren Kretzer

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut oil melted
• ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened soy milk or preferred nondairy milk
• 1-¼ tsp. peppermint extract
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp. arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ½ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 candy canes crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or reusable silicone baking mat.
2. In large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, soy milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract until combined.
3. To wet ingredients, add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, arrowroot powder, baking soda and salt. Mix with wooden spoon or rubber spatula until thoroughly combined; gently fold in chocolate chips until well distributed. Tightly cover bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
4. Using cookie scoop or measuring spoons, scoop two-tablespoon portions of chilled dough onto prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1-1 ½ inches apart. Sprinkle pinch of crushed candy canes on top of each cookie and press down gently to help candy stick.
5. Bake 13 minutes or until candy canes are slightly melted and edges are firm.
6. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Get the ingredients and bake a batch!

Nutrition Facts

Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 64mg2%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 4IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 13mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.