Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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Bring something fun and irresistible at your next holiday cookie exchange and bake up these chocolate sandwich cookies with peppermint frosting.

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All purpose flour Unsweetened cocoa powder Salt Granulated sugar Unsalted butter Egg Powdered sugar Peppermint extract Red food coloring (optional) Peppermint candies

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In a medium-sized bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder and salt.

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Cream butter with granulated sugar until light yellow in color.

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Mix egg into the butter mixture.

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Gradually add flour mixture in two batches until incorporated.

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Once combined, press dough together to form a disc, wrap in parchment paper and chill for 1 hour.

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Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll into balls then flatten into 2-inch rounds.

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Bake cookies at 350ºF (177ºC) for about 11 minutes. Let cookies cool completely.

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To making the frosting, mix butter with powdered sugar until light in color and fluffy. Add peppermint extract and food coloring (if desired).

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Place peppermints or candy canes in a resealable bag and crush with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin.

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To assemble, spread peppermint frosting on the flat side of one cookie then press second cookie over it.

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Roll cookie edges over crushed mints.

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For detailed instructions and nutritional info click on the link below.

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