Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are a rich, festive dessert that instantly feels special from the first bite. Soft and fudgy chocolate cookies are filled with a creamy peppermint center and finished with bits of crushed peppermint candy for a beautiful bakery-style treat. They make a perfect easy recipe for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, dessert trays, edible gifts, and fun food ideas when you want something eye-catching and delicious. This is the kind of dessert I love bringing out when I need dependable dinner ideas for gatherings, sweet party treats, holiday dessert inspiration, or easy recipe favorites that look impressive without being complicated. With bold chocolate flavor, a smooth peppermint filling, and a chewy sandwich-cookie texture, these cookies fit right in with Christmas baking, winter dessert spreads, and special occasion baking.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 to 3 drops pink food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- 6. Fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness and texture.
- 7. Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes so the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- 8. Scoop even portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- 9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- 10. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11. For the filling, beat the butter and powdered sugar together, then add heavy cream, peppermint extract, and pink food coloring until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
- 12. Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies.
- 13. Top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
- 14. Roll the exposed filling edges in crushed peppermint candies for a festive finish.
Notes
Let the cookies cool completely before adding the filling so the center stays thick and fluffy instead of melting.
Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies keep a uniform shape and create a softer, chewier texture.
Start with a small amount of peppermint extract and adjust carefully, because too much can easily overpower the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich cookieCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
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