Indulge in the delightful harmony of peppermint and chocolate with these delectable Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. This classic combination gets a festive twist with the addition of crushed candy canes, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich chocolate flavor that perfectly complements the refreshing burst of peppermint. Sandwiched between the cookies is a creamy peppermint filling, adding an extra layer of minty goodness. These cookies are not only a treat for your palate but also a feast for your eyes, with their festive red and white appearance. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or as a special treat to enjoy with friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delightful Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies that are sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the recipes and explore the step-by-step process of making these irresistible treats.
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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
Enjoy a taste of the season with these festive double chocolate ice cream sandwiches rolled in crushed peppermint candies. Make ice cream sandwiches with less mess using this clever hack! Use vanilla ice cream instead of peppermint if desired.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- COMBINE flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- BEAT butter and both sugars on medium-high speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. BEAT in the egg. Gradually ADD the flour mixture on low speed until completely blended. STIR in chopped chocolate.
- DIVIDE dough in half. SHAPE each half into a 1 1/2-x 8-inch log. WRAP each log in Reynolds Kitchens Quick Cut Plastic Wrap. REFRIGERATE at least one hour until logs are chilled and firm enough to slice.
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper. SLICE cookie logs into 1/4-inch rounds. PLACE rounds 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheets, gently reshaping edges if necessary.
- BAKE until edges are set, 13 to 14 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes on a cooling rack. Carefully slide parchment paper with cookies onto a cooling rack; cool cookies completely on parchment paper.
- MAKE sandwiches using your favorite pint of ice cream. Using a large knife, CUT directly through the ice cream to make clean slices. Place an ice cream round onto cookie. ROLL edges in coarsely crushed candies to decorate.
- PLACE in a single layer in an airtight container lined with Reynolds Kitchens parchment paper. FREEZE immediately until ice cream is firm. Separate layers of cookies with sheets of parchment paper. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 20 g
PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX SANDWICH COOKIES
Enjoy all the flavors of chocolate-peppermint bark in cookie form! These soft and chewy cookies are made with cake mix, so they come together quick!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
- In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms. Scoop dough by level tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set and slightly crispy. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
- To make frosting, in large bowl, beat marshmallow creme and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spoon 2 tablespoons frosting onto each of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
- Roll edges of cookies in crushed peppermint candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich Cookie, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 12 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, knead together the cookie dough and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Knead together any scraps of dough and roll out again. Continue to cut out pastry circles until there are 24 pieces in total. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reserve 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and the cream in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the peppermint extract and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, place the chocolate mixture in the center of the flat side of 12 of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and gently squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until the filling has set, about 25 minutes.
- Combine the remaining chocolate chips and the vegetable oil in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight plastic container.
GIADA'S PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES
I found this recipe on foodnetwork.com's 12 Days of Cookies 2008. Giada's Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are built around store bought sugar cookie dough, which makes it a great recipe to whip up with kids. These cookies have a chocolate-peppermint center and then are topped with chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint. Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentis. Please note: time does NOT include chill time. Update: I used a 2" round biscuit cutter and was able to get 20 cookies from the batch. I also found it easier to spread the melted chocolate on the top of the cookies with the back of a spoon than to dip the cookies into the chocolate.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, knead together the cookie dough and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Knead together any scrapes of dough and roll out again. Continue to cut out pastry circles until there re 24 pieces in total. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reserve 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and the cream in a small saucepan. Place the small saucepan over a medium pan of simmering water until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the peppermint extract and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, place the chocolate mixture in the center of the flat side of 12 cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and gently squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until the filling has set, about 25 minutes.
- Combine the remaining chocolate chips and the vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Once again, place the small saucepan over a medium pan of simmering water until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes or crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight plastic container.
- If you prefer, you can use white, red an green sprinkles or red and green decorating sugar in place of the crushed peppermint candies.
CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT SANDWICH COOKIES
Chocolate and mint make a great holiday pair. Try them in this sandwich cookie with crushed candy canes on top. -Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place cookie dough in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. Add flour to cookie dough; beat until blended., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, place 2/3 cup chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in extract. Refrigerate until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies., In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips with oil; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies in chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candies; let stand until set. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw cookies in covered containers. Fill and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality, dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting it.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them.
- For a more intense mint flavor, use peppermint extract instead of vanilla extract in the filling.
- If you don't like chocolate, you can substitute white chocolate or another type of chocolate in the filling.
Conclusion:
These peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. With their rich chocolate flavor and refreshing mint filling, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive treat, give these peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies a try!
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