CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT SANDWICH COOKIES

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Chocolate and mint make a great holiday pair. Try them in this sandwich cookie with crushed candy canes on top. -Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
8 candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cookie dough in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. Add flour to cookie dough; beat until blended., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, place 2/3 cup chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in extract. Refrigerate until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies., In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips with oil; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies in chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candies; let stand until set. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw cookies in covered containers. Fill and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Khawar Joyia
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. I will definitely be making these again.


Hawwa Zoya
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! I made a double batch and they were all gone in no time. The chocolate peppermint flavor combination is perfect for the holidays, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making th


Wendell Studivant
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These cookies were delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. The cookies were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Benita De Swardt
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were so soft and chewy, and the peppermint filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Moli Mallik Moli
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. I will definitely be making these again.


Manuel Acevedo
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These cookies were delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. The cookies were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Louise Camille
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! I made a double batch and they were all gone in no time. The chocolate peppermint flavor combination is perfect for the holidays, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making th


ishaan sidhardh
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These cookies were delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. The cookies were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Jessica Pookie
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were so soft and chewy, and the peppermint filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Almina Brewster
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. I will definitely be making these again.


Puseletso Mongane
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I was looking for a festive cookie to make for my Christmas party and these chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies fit the bill perfectly! They were a huge hit with my guests. The cookies were so soft and chewy, and the peppermint filling was the perf


adi pizta
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These cookies were delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the crunch of the peppermint patties. The cookies were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Rose Osmer
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. The cookies are always a hit with my friends and family.


Rokeya Begum
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! I made a double batch and they were all gone in no time. The chocolate peppermint flavor combination is perfect for the holidays, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making th