Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis for 12 Days of Cookies 2008

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (55)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 sandwich cookies

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 25 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 2 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

1 (16.5 ounce) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/4 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Decorating suggestion: crushed candy canes or peppermint candies; white, red and green sprinkles; or red and green decorating sugar
Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, and a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop

Directions

Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, knead together the cookie dough and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Knead together any scraps of dough and roll out again. Continue to cut out pastry circles until there are 24 pieces in total. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reserve 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and the cream in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the peppermint extract and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, place the chocolate mixture in the center of the flat side of 12 of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and gently squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until the filling has set, about 25 minutes.

Combine the remaining chocolate chips and the vegetable oil in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight plastic container.

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recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Brittni Kirkland, WA 08-04-2009
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Extremely tasty if you love peppermint!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these last year for my friends and coworkers around Christmas time. Instead of using pre-made sugar cookie dough, I... chose to make my own and added some red and green striped white chocolate chips that I just couldn't pass up. Either way, the cookies were still a HUGE hit and people just couldn't stop eating them! I had some people even coming back for more, and I could hardly keep from sneaking a few myself! The only thing I noticed is that you might want to let the ganache sit out for a bit before sandwiching in between the cookies, because some of mine were breaking from the hardness of the center. Even the store bought cookie dough that I used to fill out the rest of the recipe C:Read more
recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Jackie Naperville, IL 07-07-2009
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Family loved them for Xmas
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Will make these my holiday staple after 2008.
recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Joe Conyers, GA 02-08-2009
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Wonderful!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made these cookies for Christmas and I will probably make them again for Valentine's Day. Everyone loved them. I used the... sugar cookie dough that is already cut (break and bake) to make this even easier. I used 1/2 milk chocolate chips and 1/2 semi-sweet chips. I actually doubled the amount of chocolated called for in the recipe. Otherwise, I followed the directions exactly and they turned out great!Read more
recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Julia Chatsworth, CA 12-30-2008
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Tasty, fun and easy.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cookie has a very pretty look, is tasty and was easy to make. You do need some time because of the need to allow things... to set, but it was quite easy. Read more
recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Monica Wilmette, IL 12-25-2008
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A great recipe for a holiday cookie.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The recipe asks for rolls of pre-made cookie dough. Big deal. She only put it there so it would be convenient for beginners.... Also who would would to slave away at the kitchen making cookies all day when you can just spend the holidays with your family? These cookies took enough time as it is because you basically had to cut out double the amount of cookies since they would be sandwiched. These were great. Since they can be really rich I made 1 1/2 inch cookies. Just the right amount of minty chocolate.Read more
recipe Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Sarajane Mukwonago, WI 12-23-2008
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One of my most favorites for x-mas!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this cookie to be very easy and elegant. I used my own sugar cookie mix and it turned out fantastic!! I always try to... wow my families with new desserts for the holidays and I think they are going to love it! Thank you very much Giada. Have a very happy holidays. Sarajane Mukwonago, WIRead more