Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies. Soft chocolate cookies are filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting and rolled in crushed peppermint candy canes for a festive crunch that makes them perfect for celebrating the Christmas season.

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Peppermint Christmas Cookies

There is nothing that symbolizes the Christmas season better than the flavor of peppermint. If it's not candy canes on the tree it has got to be in the cookies! Peppermint Christmas cookies bring the refreshing flavor of peppermint to the mix, creating the perfect blend of sweetness and coolness.

And why not add that extra special touch with crushed peppermint on the outside, which gives a burst of minty flavor, a little crunch, and a colorful touch of red and white swirls.

Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa, a glass of milk, or given as a delicious homemade gift, peppermint Christmas cookies like Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies, and White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a tradition that brings joy and sweetness to the holiday season.

Why You'll Love This Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

What could be better than chocolate and peppermint for enjoying the flavors of the Christmas and holiday season? Plus you get to use the candy canes that are so plentiful.

Cream cheese filling gives an extra richness to the cookies.

The candy canes add a nice crunch to the soft cookie and creamy filling.

Easy to make with Devil's Food cake mix instead of from scratch.

If you enjoy soft Oreo cookies, these sandwich cookies are for you! The dark chocolate cake mix makes them like homemade Oreos and the cream cheese filling is simply divine. There's also an option to make them with white chocolate filling. See the recipe variation below.

These festive cookies are great for holiday cookie exchanges and homemade gifts.

Ingredients

Here's what you need to make peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies. The exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

For cookies:

• Devil's Food Cake Mix
• Butter
• Eggs

For the filling:

• Cream Cheese - make sure it is room temperature to make a smoother frosting.
• Butter
• Vanilla Extract - or opt for peppermint extract for a more minty cookie.
• Powdered Sugar

Garnish:

• Crushed candy canes

How to Make

1. Place cake mix, butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
2. Beat until creamy.
3. Scoop cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 2" in between for spreading.
4. Bake at 375°F for 7-10 minutes.

5. Place butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
6. Cream well then slowly add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

7. Gather the cooled cookies and frosting filling, and place the crushed candy canes on a flat plate or bowl.
8. Scoop the frosting onto the flat side of a cookie.
9. Place another cookie on top, flat side towards the frosting, and press down lightly. Roll the frosting in the candy canes to give it a nice edge.
10. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Recipe Tips

• Use a cookie scoop to ensure all the cookies are the same size.
• Have the butter and cream cheese softened and at room temperature before making the frosting.
• Make sure the cookies are cooled completely before filling them so the frosting won't melt.
• Add a touch of extra indulgence and elegance by drizzling icing over the cookies and sprinkling them with crushed candy canes.

Recipe Variation - White Chocolate Filling

In case you want white chocolate filling instead of cream cheese, here's how to make it:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed

1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until they begin to melt, about 1 minute. Stir and repeat, heating chips about 10 seconds at a time, until thoroughly melted.
2. Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
3. Add the powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, vanilla, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick to spread, add in a little more milk.

Make Ahead - Freezing in Advance

Prepare the cookies and frosting as directed but do not assemble them. Freeze the cookies and frosting in separate containers for up to 1 month.

Thaw both in the fridge overnight. Take the frosting out of the fridge about an hour before you are ready to assemble the cookies to allow it to soften and be spreadable. Assemble the cookies as directed.

How to Store Homemade Sandwich Cookies

Due to the cream cheese filling, these cookies should be stored in the refrigerator. Keep them in an airtight container for freshness. Place parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking. They will last up to 4 days.

More Holiday Cookies

• Cathedral Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
• Eggnog Cookies
• German Christmas Cookies
• Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
• White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Cookies

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