PEPPERMINT CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

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My mother and I made these crisp chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies together. They are a perfect addition to any party. —Donna Williamson, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, espresso powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. fluted round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough., In a large bowl, beat butter and extracts until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, alternately with milk, until smooth. Tint as desired with food coloring. Spread frosting on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Saydul Islam
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These cookies are a must-try for any peppermint lover. They are so delicious and easy to make.


Amofa Fredrick
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I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate in these cookies. They are so good!


Eraj Fatima
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are festive and delicious.


Michael Moto
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I've made these cookies several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Doctor Magezi
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These cookies are a holiday favorite in my family. We make them every year and they are always a hit.


MOKTAR MANU
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


WeAre Family
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Delicious!


Viann Moshha
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These cookies were amazing! The peppermint flavor was perfect and the chocolate chips added a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


I2geusb2h Hehej2jeh
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so festive and delicious.


Sybria
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These cookies were easy to make and tasted great. I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and they were still delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Dennis Mutuku
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I was a bit skeptical about how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious! The peppermint flavor was just right, and the cookies were the perfect texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Moeez Imran
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the combination of the peppermint and chocolate. I will definitely be making these again.