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As the holiday season is upon us, we’re all looking for that perfect treat to share with loved ones. Something that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also aligns with our health-conscious habits. Well, look no further! We’re here to introduce you to an irresistible dessert: our healthy Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies.
A Festive Treat for the Holiday Season
These cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and invigorating peppermint, all wrapped up in a swirl of festive joy. Envision biting into a soft, delectable cookie, where each layer unfurls the indulgent taste of cocoa paired with the refreshing burst of peppermint. But what makes these cookies truly special is their healthful twist.
Our Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies are more than just a sweet indulgence. They’re crafted with carefully selected, nutritious ingredients, ensuring these treats are as good for your health as they are for your holiday spirit.
Whether you’re planning a cozy family gathering, hosting a grand holiday party, or simply want to enjoy the season with a guilt-free treat, these Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies are the perfect fit. So, let’s roll up our sleeves, preheat those ovens, and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these scrumptious, health-friendly cookies!
Nutritious and Delicious: Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies
Get ready to indulge in a festive treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Our Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies are not only a delight for the taste buds, but also a healthy choice for those who are trying to lose weight on Nutrisystem.
This recipe yields 12 servings, with each serving consisting of two cookies. At just 172 calories per serving, these cookies are an excellent way to satisfy your sweet tooth without straying from your nutritional goals. On the Nutrisystem weight loss plan, you can count them as one SmartCarb and two Extras.
Ingredients: Simple Yet Flavorful
The ingredients for our cookies are simple yet flavorful. We use whole wheat pastry flour as our base, along with baking powder and baking soda for leavening.
For sweetness and moisture, we incorporate eggs, softened light butter, unsweetened applesauce and white sugar. The star flavors come from peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candy canes, which provide a refreshing contrast to the rich cocoa powder that’s mixed into the dough.
Mixing and Preparing the Dough
The process of making these cookies is as enjoyable as eating them. Begin by whisking together the flour, baking powder and baking soda in one bowl.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, butter, applesauce and sugar until well combined. Then, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ones to form the cookie dough.
Creating the Swirl
Now comes the fun part — creating the swirl. Divide the dough in half, placing each half in separate bowls. Add cocoa powder to one half and mix well. To the other half, add the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
Once your two doughs are ready, cover both bowls and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. After chilling, roll out each dough separately into a quarter-inch thick square. Layer the peppermint dough on top of the chocolate dough, then roll them together into a log. Wrap this in plastic or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Baking the Cookies
When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Slice your log of dough into quarter to half-inch slices, yielding a total of 24 cookies. Arrange these on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 13 minutes. Once baked, let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
The result is a batch of beautifully swirled Chocolate Peppermint Cookies that are sure to bring joy to your holiday season!
More Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipes
Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with these other healthy holiday cookie recipes:
Servings: 12 (1 serving = 2 cookies)
Calories per Serving: 172
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 5 Tbsp. light butter, softened
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed
- 1 ½ Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, applesauce and sugar.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the dough in half and place in separate bowls. Add the cocoa powder to one bowl and mix to combine.
- Add the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes to the other bowl. Mix to combine.
- Cover both bowls with plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each dough separately into a square that's ¼-inch thick.
- Place the peppermint dough on top of the chocolate dough and roll them into a log. Wrap with plastic or wax paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut into ¼ - ½ -inch slices (24 cookies total). Place the cookies onto a cookie sheet and bake for 12-13 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
