Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Twists

Prep: 15 min Cook: 9 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Sweet and festive chocolate peppermint cookie twists feature rich cocoa, peppermint crunch, and a crisp shape, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cheerful treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix margarine, shortening, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt until the dough comes together.
  4. Knead a level tablespoonful of dough with hands until the right consistency for molding.
  5. Roll the dough into pencil-like strips about 9 inches long on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Twist each strip into a pretzel shape and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Repeat with remaining dough.
  8. Bake until set, about 9 minutes.
  9. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet and cooling.
  10. Dip the tops of the cookies into chocolate glaze, then sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

883 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 53g 68% DV
Carbs 80.5g 29% DV
Fiber 9.2g 33% DV
Sugar 28.1g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9931.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 833mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 101mg 8% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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