Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

1. Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Prep Time: 10 min
Chill Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 10–12 min
Servings: ~24 cookies

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional: crushed candy cane for topping

Directions

In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and peppermint extract until a thick dough forms.
Chill dough 30 minutes (helps get cracks).
Roll tablespoon-sized balls and coat heavily in powdered sugar.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 min until cracked.
While warm, sprinkle crushed candy cane on top.

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