↑

Maebells

Home / Dessert

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Gluten Free Cake Mix Cookies)

By Published in Dessert

Five ingredient gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are packed with Andes mints for a perfect holiday treat! 

Five ingredient gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are packed with Andes mints for a perfect holiday treat!

My name is Annie and I am officially a podcast junkie. The first step is admitting you have a problem, right? Previously, I listened to the radio in my office while I worked but about 8 months ago I decided I needed some variety. A friend mentioned some podcast called Serial and thought I would give it a go. I listened to the entire series in two days. (If you haven’t listened to it stop reading this and go listen right now!) Like the rest of the world, I was totally hooked on the story and a newfound love for Sarah Koenig (I could listen to her read the phonebook I swear!)

Five ingredient gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are packed with Andes mints for a perfect holiday treat!

I started binge listening to all sorts of other podcasts and now it is the only way I can work. I really like This American Life because they cover so many topics. I love that I can listen to one that is kind of funny, one that makes me cry, and then one that totally opens my eyes to something I didn’t really know about.  I have them on when I am writing, photographing, cooking, basically all the time. I have always loved a good story so it is really easy for me to get engrossed in something.That is just what I was doing when I made these Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies!

What ingredients do you need for Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies?

This recipe only required five simple ingredients. We choose a gluten free base since we have dietary restrictions, but you can easily make them with gluten if you wish. The ingredients you need are:

  • 1 (15 ounce box) chocolate gluten free cake mix
  • Eggs
  • Canola oil
  • Butter
  • Andes mints

How do you make cake mix cookies?

You may have heard of cake mix cookies, but if you have never made them they are the perfect shortcut for easy homemade cookies. The flour, sugar, baking powder, etc are already measured out so all you have to add are eggs, fat and whatever add ins you like. In this case, I am using chocolate cake mix and Andes mints. 

The possibilities are endless with the flavor combinations for these cookies. You could use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate, peanut butter chips or even a different kind of candy to add your own twist. 

These cookies only require a bowl and a spatula, no electric mixer! I do prefer to bake them on my favorite silicone baking sheets because I think it prevents over baking and assures the cookies never stick. 

Five ingredient gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are packed with Andes mints for a perfect holiday treat!

Other easy dessert recipes:

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten free}

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten free}

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Five ingredient gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are packed with Andes mints for a perfect holiday treat!

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce box) chocolate gluten free cake mix
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped Andes mints

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and butter until a thick cookie batter forms. Fold in the Andes mints.
  3. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and roll the dough into golf ball size balls.
  4. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. BE CAREFUL not to over bake. Allow cookies to cool on a cooling rack, not on the pan to avoid over baking.

Notes

For a double chocolate version switch out chocolate chips for the mints.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

© Annie Holmes
Category: Cookie, Dessert

Other Easy Keto Recipes

While this recipe is not keto, I have tons that are! If you are new to Keto try my favorite Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites, they contain less than one net carb per bite and they are perfect for meal prep! One of my favorite easy low carb dinners is this One Pan Cabbage Casserole. It is so easy, cheesy and delicious and it has less than 9 net carbs per serving. Some other favorites, Keto Chocolate Cookies, Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers and Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels! 

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

This low carb Keto Taco Zoodle Casserole has all the flavor of taco mac without the carbs! Zucchini noodles, taco meat and a rich cheese sauce are baked until bubbly! The ultimate keto comfort food!  #keto

Keto Taco Zoodle Casserole

You May Also Like:

free keto shopping guide + Weekly recipes

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get all the tasty recipes straight to your inbox plus a FREE keto shopping guide!

Comments

        • Annie Holmes says

          Hi Brianna, thanks for letting me know! It looks like FB is being glitchy and they were the problem. I went ahead and took it off so nobody else has the same issue. I am showing four entries for you on my end, one is your contact info, two fb follows and an instagram so you are all good! :) Good luck!
          Reply

  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I just started listening to this American Life and I'm hooked! And I really hope the second season of Serial starts soon! These cookies look delicious, Annie! I love the combination of dark chocolate and mint. What a fun treat for the holidays!
    Reply

  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    My husband is a podcast junkie as well, and he has been telling me I need to get on board. Hearing you rave about it makes me want to give it a try next time I am in the kitchen... hopefully baking up some of these delicious cookies! These look amazing, girlfriend! LOVE that it uses cake mix!!! Give me convenience and ease all the time! Plus andies mints?! YES. Just YAAHHHSS! Perfect! Cheers!
    Reply

    • Annie Holmes says

      Yes do it!!! Now that I work from home I CANNOT turn the TV on, I just can't. I get nothing done! But I can totally work with podcasts on! You will get hooked in no time! :)
      Reply

  7. marcie says

    I have never listened to a podcast -- can you believe it? I should try that while I make these cookies, too -- I'm all about chocolate and peppermint this time of year! And this giveaway is fabulous...it's going up tomorrow on my post. :)
    Reply

  8. Nora | Savory Nothings says

    I binge-listen to Burnt Toast from food52 while cleaning. I'm hoping the side effect will be my daughter growing up to be the next big star on the foodie sky, hahaha! I love the cookies, Annie! I'm all in favour of chocolate mint treats, and I love how easy yours are to make!
    Reply

    • Annie Holmes says

      I haven't listened to those! I know it sounds crazy but I haven't gotten into the foodie ones much, I know that is crazy!! I guess I just think about food SO MUCH that it is kind of nice to have a break from it. But I will check those two out!! :)
      Reply

  12. Danielle says

    Ever since you told me about Serial, I've been a total podcast junkie! I don't even know how I made it this far in life without podcasts. I'm dying for season 2 of Serial to come out too! I'm also loving these cookies too, cake mix cookies are the best!
    Reply

  14. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    My husband has been getting into podcasts on his walk to work, but I need to get on board! And I LOVE how easy these gluten free cookies are! Gluten free baking can be so intimidating so this is perfect. And chocolate and peppermint is one of my favorite combos.
    Reply

    • Annie Holmes says

      They really do make time fly by. I had a "deep cleaning" day earlier this week and I blew through several podcast episodes while I was cleaning and it seemed like time went by so quick! I think you would like them! :)
      Reply

  15. Kelly says

    My husband is obsessed with podcasts and I keep telling myself I need to start listening to some. These cookies look amazing! The cake mix is so fun! Love the dark chocolate and peppermint combo!
    Reply

  17. jules says

    Oh me! me! Me! Pick me! hehehe - I LOVE this items from Gin Kitchen. I even wrote about the tablet board in my recipe post on great gluten-free gifts for foodies! So rustic and yet, so functional for the modern kitchen! Oh, and your cookies look fan-tabulous, too! Happy to be doing this Blogger Cookie Exchange with you, Annie! ~jules
    Reply

  18. Sharon says

    Do the cookies spread a lot -- if so, am I looking at a dozen per sheet? Love the idea of using cake mix for a change. Thanks for coming up with the recipe.
    Reply

  21. Martha says

    I've made these cookies for years before I learned I have celiac. But my recipe also called for dry roasted peanuts and coconut. I'm going to look for the gf cake mix and try to make them gf to see how they turn out!
    Reply

    • Annie Holmes says

      That sounds delicious!! I need to try it with coconut and peanuts! :) I have made these with the Glutino Cake Mix and the Betty Crocker GF Chocolate mix and they were both great!
      Reply

  29. Beth says

    I'm just now starting to tune into podcast. Irie Lemon Podcast is ran by a blogger and a friend of hers. It is pretty motivational and contains some self help material concerning small business owners like us bloggers! These cookies look amazing!
    Reply

Trackbacks

Leave a Reply

easy weeknight meals

view all weeknight meals

non keto favorites

view all

favorite sides

view all

subscribe for weekly recipes

connect with us