Description
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are a festive delight that combines rich chocolate cookies with a fluffy peppermint filling. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, offering an irresistible flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool completely before frosting with peppermint filling made from powdered sugar and crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg