Description
If you’re craving a treat that’s equal parts indulgent and festive, these Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies deliver in every way. Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies sandwich a vibrant pink peppermint buttercream laced with crushed candy canes. They’re visually stunning, freezer-friendly, and a perfect choice for holiday baking. Whether you need a fun dessert idea, an easy recipe for a cookie exchange, or something new to try this winter, this one’s a winner. Great for Christmas parties, edible gifts, or simply as a cozy evening treat with hot cocoa—these cookies check all the boxes for crowd-pleasing and crave-worthy.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (for filling)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops red or pink gel food coloring
1/3 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for coating)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.
3. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
4. Chill dough for 30 minutes in the fridge.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
6. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
7. Beat butter until creamy for the filling.
8. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
9. Stir in crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
10. Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of cookie, top with another.
11. Roll cookie edges in more crushed candy canes to decorate.
Notes
Chill the cookie dough to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
For a smoother filling texture, sift the powdered sugar before mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg