Double Chocolate Peppermint Frosted Cookies

Double the chocolate, double the holiday cheer! These Double Chocolate Peppermint Frosted Cookies are a festive treat with rich cocoa, a hint of peppermint, and a decadent frosting that takes them to the next level. Made with Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs and Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!

To make the cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, corn starch, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Use an electric mixer (both stand or hand will work) to cream together shortening, water, and sugars for 1 minute stopping to scrape the bowl at 30 seconds.
4. Add Pete & Gerry's eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract and continue mixing until well combined. Scrape the bowl.
5. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until well combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie or ice cream scoop to drop cookies onto a baking sheet. Cookies will not spread much, so you can fit 8 on a sheet.
8. Bake for 8 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting

1. Add all ingredients except water to a mixing bowl.
2. Mix on medium until well combined.
3. Add water one tablespoon at a time to desired consistency

To assemble your cookies

1. Swipe or pipe frosting onto cookies and shower with holiday sprinkles. Add a mini candy cane for a dramatic touch.