Irresistible Mint Chocolate Cookies with 3 Secret Tips
Cool, creamy mint chocolate sandwich cookies with a peppermint cream filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Scoop dough into small balls and flatten slightly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Beat butter until creamy, then slowly mix in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and cream.
- Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until glossy and smooth.
- Spread or pipe mint frosting on one cookie, add ganache, and sandwich with another cookie.
Notes
- Chill slightly to firm up or eat immediately.
- Green food coloring is optional for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg