Flourless Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cookies
Mint and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combinations. That’s why I love these delicious gluten free chocolate mint cookies so much. The delicious combo of mint and chocolate goes perfectly with the soft and chewy cream cheese cookies, making this yummy treat is one of the best gluten free Christmas cookies! But the best part about this flourless recipe is that it’s naturally gluten free.
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These quick and easy cream cheese mint cookies are a classic holiday treat. But what I love most about them is that you don’t need any flour to whip them up! That means they’re a naturally gluten free sweet treat that’s perfect for Christmas.
This easy recipe for gluten free mint chocolate cookies uses cream cheese mints as the base, then adds some chocolate to the mix! But the best part is that you don’t have to make your own gluten free flour blend or use any complicated ingredients to make this delicious gluten free dessert.
Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cookies
To make this easy gluten free mint chocolate cookie recipe, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients — the most important being cream cheese. The cheese in this recipe is essential in creating a creamy, delicious cookie.
To make these easy gluten free mints, you’ll need:
- Cream cheese
- Peppermint extract
- Milk
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Red and green decorating sugar
The first step to making your mint chocolate cookies is to beat together the cream cheese and peppermint extract. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the two ingredients until the cream cheese is smooth and creamy.
Add the milk, cocoa powder, and one cup of powdered sugar to the bowl. Beat the ingredients on low until they’re combined, making sure to mix slowly to keep the powdered sugar and cocoa powder from flying up out of the bowl.
Set your mixer aside and add the remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time. Use your hands to knead the powdered sugar into the chocolate dough, making sure the sugar is fully incorporated into the dough before adding more.
Add a Christmas flair to your cookies by combining granulated sugar, red decorating sugar, and green decorating sugar in a small bowl. Stir to mix all three sugars together.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop out the dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the dough ball in the sugar mixture until all sides are completely coated.
Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the cream cheese to stiffen, turning the soft dough balls into cookies.
After the cookies have chilled, remove the pan from the refrigerator. Use a fork to press down the top of each cookie dough ball.
Press the fork down on the top of the cookie in one direction, then lift up the fork and turn it 90 degrees, and press down again to create a grid pattern on the top of the cookie.
Allow the cookies to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to harden before serving.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Mints
These easy no bake cookies are a classic Christmas treat that are naturally gluten free! As you prepare these delicious cookies, try these recipe ideas and tips.
- Try mint extract. Peppermint extract has a very strong flavor. If you want your mint cookies to have a lighter mint flavor, try using mint extract instead. Mint extract contains a spearmint flavor, making it a good choice for adding a lighter mint flavoring to your chocolate cookies.
- Make smaller mints. This recipe allows you to make cookie-sized mints, but you can also make smaller bite-sized mints using the same dough. Instead of using a tablespoon to scoop the dough, use a teaspoon. The smaller spoon will create mini-cookies, perfect for bite-sized mint treats.
- Store at room temperature. After your cream cheese mints have hardened, you can transfer them to an airtight container. The mint cookies can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Keep in the freezer for longer storage. Your chocolate mint cookies can also be frozen for up to one year. Place the cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for 10 to 12 months. When you’re ready to eat the cookies, just let them thaw at room temperature.
- Use silicone molds. To create shaped chocolate mints, try using silicone molds. Press the dough into the mold and chill it. After the dough becomes solid, pop it out of the mold and allow the cookies to come to room temperature.
Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipe
These quick and easy gluten free chocolate mint cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any holiday get-together.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7 to 8 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons red decorating sugar
- 2 tablespoons green decorating sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Add the milk, cocoa powder and one cup of powdered sugar. Beat on low until smooth and combined.
Add remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time, kneading the sugar into the dough with your hands after each addition. The dough is ready when it easily forms a ball and is no longer sticky. - In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, red decorating sugar, and green decorating sugar.
- Scoop out dough balls using a tablespoon for larger mints or a ½ tablespoon for smaller mints.
- Roll each ball in the sugar and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Continue rolling the dough into balls and rolling the balls in sugar until all the dough has been used.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and use a fork to press each dough ball into a disk. Let the cookies rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to harden before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1013Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 34mgCarbohydrates: 251gFiber: 0gSugar: 245gProtein: 1g
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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Choclate Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
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