Name: Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 1 h 38 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softtened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup red and white sparkling sugar

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with the delightful combination of chocolate and peppermint? In this blog post and DAY 2 of 12 Days of Christmas, I am bringing you a mouthwatering recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also add a festive touch to your Christmas celebrations.

Indulge in Holiday Joy with Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

See Below for Step x Step Instructions (including pictures) on how to make these Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies!

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Ingredients for peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies

Ingredients: To create this festive dessert, gather the following ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red & white sparkling sugar
Filling:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese
4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

STEP 1: Add butter and brown sugar to a mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
STEP 3: Add eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract to the batter.

Dry ingredients mixed together in a bowl

STEP 4: Beat until combined and scrape down bowl as needed.
STEP 5: Melt chocolate chips according to package directions.
STEP 6: Add melted chocolate chips to batter.

STEP 7: Beat until combined.
STEP 8: Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together in another bowl.
STEP 8: Slowly add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture and beat until just combined. Chill dough for 1 hour.

Dry ingredients mixed together in mixing bowl

dry ingredients and wet ingredients mixed together in a mixing bowl

STEP 9: Roll dough into 1″ ball and roll in the sparkling sugar.
STEP 10: Place balls 2″ apart on a parchment https://rstyle.me/+nlN_m83Fgv7d9_YOxDzc4g lined cookie sheet. Smash down slightly.
STEP 11: Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool completely on cooling racks.

STEP 12: Mix together butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
STEP 13: Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until combined.
STEP 14: Pipe filling onto half of the cookie and sandwich the other half on top.

Cream cheese and butter mixed together in mixing bowl

Printable Recipe:

Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red and white sparkling sugar

Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softtened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

1: Add butter and brown sugar to a mixing bowl.

2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.

3. Add eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract to the batter.

4. Beat until combined and scrape down bowl as needed.

5. Melt chocolate chips according to package directions.

6. Add melted chocolate chips to batter.

7. Beat until combined.

8. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together in another bowl.

9. Slowly add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture and beat until just combined. Chill dough for 1 hour.

10. Roll dough into 1" ball and roll in the sparkling sugar.

11. Place balls 2" apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Smash down slightly.

12. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Let cool completely on cooling racks.

13. Mix together butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.

14. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until combined.

15. Pipe filling onto half of the cookie and sandwich the other half on top.

These Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are the perfect festive treat to elevate your Christmas dessert game. The rich chocolatey goodness combined with the cool burst of peppermint creates a perfect combination of Christmas flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a delightful gift idea, these Christmas cookies are a surefire way to spread Christmas joy.

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