Protein-Packed Holiday Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Elevate your celebrations without compromising your well-being.  These delectable peppermint crinkle cookies are a perfect fusion of rich cocoa and wholesome protein. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a holiday delight that adds a dash of sweetness to your festivities!

Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Makes ~20 servings

3 scoops (60 g) chocolate Nutrimeal Active

1 cup (148 g) gluten free baking flour

½ cup (60 g) unsweetened baking cocoa

1 teaspoon (4.8 g) baking powder

¼ teaspoon (2 g) sea salt

½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)

¼ cup (53 g) olive oil

2 large eggs

½ teaspoon (2.1 g) pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon (2.1) peppermint extract

¼ cup (28 g) powdered sugar (to roll cookies in)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix Nutrimeal Active, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, oil and eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract with a whisk until well mixed.
3. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5. Heat oven to 350°
6. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
7. Place powdered sugar in small bowl.
8. Shape dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
9. Roll balls in powdered sugar until coated.
10. Place on cookie sheet ~ 1 ½ inches apart.
11. Bake 10-12 minutes until cookies crackle.
12. Cool cookies on cooling rack.

*Optional – press a peppermint Hershey’s Kiss into center of each cookie.