Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

The chocolate mint sandwich cookies recipe is quite special! A creamy peppermint filling, sandwiched between two rich chocolate halves, unbelievably delicious!

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup salted butter, softened

3 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Hardware

Whisk

Medium sauce pan

2 x medium bowls

Cookie sheets

Mixer

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Cool.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 4: Beat eggs and vanilla extract into mixture.

Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.

Step 6: Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Immediately transfer cookies to a cooling surface.

Filling:

Step 1: Combine filling ingredients in a medium bowl; beat until smooth.

Step 2: Spread bottom half of cookies with filling; top with remaining cookies.

Makes about 30 cookies.

For more information on baking procedures and hardware used in this recipe see our Baking Tips section.

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