Description
Festive striped peppermint sandwich cookies bring winter magic to holiday dessert tables. Crisp candy cane-striped cookies embrace creamy peppermint filling, delivering sweet nostalgia that delights guests and satisfies seasonal cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg and peppermint extract, blending thoroughly.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated.
- Form small rounded dough portions and arrange on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring cookie edges become slightly crisp and firm.
- Transfer cookies to cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction.
- Craft creamy filling by whisking powdered sugar with heavy cream until silky smooth.
- Carefully sandwich buttercream between two complementary chocolate cookies.
- Gently press cookies together, creating delightful peppermint sandwich treats.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before scooping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red stripes without altering cookie texture if wanting decorative peppermint look.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Store cookies in airtight container with parchment between layers to prevent sticking and maintain crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg