These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining the rich flavors of chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint, these cookies are a festive addition to your Christmas cookie lineup.
This recipe is easy to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies filled with a creamy peppermint filling. They are sure to impress family and friends during holiday gatherings.
Delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These sandwich cookies feature two soft chocolate cookies with a luscious peppermint filling in between. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 sandwich cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of the peppermint filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie, flat side down. Press gently to form a sandwich.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on the filling before placing the top cookie.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
