Rich, fudgy gluten-free cookies with a minty twist. These chewy treats combine dark chocolate and a hint of peppermint, topped with mint frosting and chocolate ganache for a decadent, allergy-friendly dessert perfect for any occasion.
6 Tablespoons Butter (85 grams), cut into cubes
8 ounces Dark Chocolate Chips (1 1/3 cups, 226 grams)
½ cup Light Brown Sugar (100 grams)
â…“ cup Granulated Sugar (67 grams)
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (alcohol-free)
â…“ cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (40 grams)
¼ cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder (25 grams)
½ teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips (120 grams/4.2 oz)
½ cup Butter (113 grams)
3 cups Powdered Sugar (360 grams)
2–3 Tablespoons Milk or Cream
½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract (alcohol-free)
2–3 drops Green Gel Food Coloring
6 ounces Dark Chocolate Chips (1 cup, 170 grams)
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (237 ml)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt butter and dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until glossy.
Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar until incorporated.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add alcohol-free vanilla extract.
Whisk gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until smooth.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into 12 mounds per baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake for 8–10 minutes (cookies will rise during baking). Cool completely.
For mint frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until light. Add alcohol-free peppermint extract and green coloring, mixing in 1 Tbsp milk/cream until creamy.
For ganache, heat cream until warm, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2–3 minutes, stir until smooth, and chill 15 minutes.
Spread frosting on cooled cookies and drizzle with ganache before serving.
Use alcohol-free vanilla and peppermint extracts for strict halal compliance.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher) ensures richer flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Frosting can be substituted with a gluten-free chocolate glaze if avoiding dairy.
Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months.
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