Description
Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, pairing soft peppermint-flavored cookies with a creamy buttercream filling. Adorned with cheerful red and white stripes, these delightful cookies not only taste amazing but also provide a stunning presentation for holiday gatherings. Easy to make, they promise to bring joy and cheer to your kitchen while impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Cool cookies on wire racks; prepare filling by mixing powdered sugar with heavy cream until smooth.
- Spread buttercream between two cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flair, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the filling before sandwiching the cookies together. You can also substitute peppermint extract with vanilla for a different flavor twist.