Giada's Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Indulge in holiday cheer with Giada's Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, a decadent treat perfect for the festive season! These rich and chewy chocolate cookies are paired with a creamy peppermint filling, delivering the perfect combination of sweetness and refreshing mint in every bite. Rolled in crushed peppermint candies for a delightful crunch, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With just 30 minutes of prep time, they're an easy yet impressive dessert for holiday gatherings or DIY edible gifts. Whether you're baking for a Christmas party or simply craving a festive treat, these peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies will be the star of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Peppermint extract
• 0.25 cups Crushed peppermint candies

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to form the cookie dough.

Step 6

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To prepare the filling, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous dollop of peppermint filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.

Step 10

Roll the edges of each sandwich cookie in the crushed peppermint candies to coat the filling. Gently press to adhere the candy pieces.

Step 11

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1027.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4181.3

Total Fat 185.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 652.0mg	0%
Sodium 1375.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 652.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.8g	0%
Total Sugars 436.5g
Protein 50.5g	0%

Vitamin D 141.3IU	0%
Calcium 233.0mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 2123.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 58.3%