Description
Rich, chewy, and infused with cool peppermint cream, these Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for cookie swaps, festive dessert tables, or cozy nights in, this easy recipe pairs deep chocolate flavor with refreshing mint and a satisfying candy cane crunch. Whether you’re looking for easy cookie recipes, holiday dessert ideas, or homemade edible gifts, these stunning cookies check every box for appearance, flavor, and texture.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring (optional)
Crushed candy canes (for rolling edges)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets. Scoop dough and place on sheets 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely on wire racks.
8. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cream, and peppermint extract. Tint with red food coloring if desired.
9. Spread or pipe frosting on the flat side of a cookie, sandwich with another, and roll edges in crushed candy canes.
10. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to set, then serve at room temperature.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Don’t overbake; they should look slightly underdone when removed.
Assemble only when cookies are fully cooled to prevent frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate peppermint cookies, holiday cookie recipe, festive desserts, sandwich cookies, easy Christmas cookies