Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate cookies filled with a mint-infused ganache. These sandwich cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make Filling: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add peppermint extract and let cool.
- Assemble Cookies: Spread mint chocolate filling on one cookie, top with another to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a firmer filling.
- For a fun variation, roll the edges of the sandwiches in crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
