It’s time for 12 Days of Cookies, Food Network’s annual virtual cookie swap. Each day, visit us here on FN Dish for a peek at new holiday cookies, party-planning tips and top techniques from your favorite Food Network chefs for rolling, spooning, slicing, baking and decorating delicious sweet treats to give — or keep.

Break away from your chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin routine this holiday season with  Katie Lee’s festive whoopie pies.  The Kitchen co-host plays up the classic chocolate-peppermint combination by spooning marshmallow creme studded with crushed peppermint between tender chocolate cookies. Assembly is simple, and how you eat them is up to you: Bite into the pillowy sandwiches, or twist and lick.

"My grandma only made whoopie pies on special occasions," says Katie. "I was always so excited to see them in her kitchen! These are inspired by her recipe and dressed up for the holidays with the addition of crushed candy canes. They are easily adaptable to any season by substituting flavorings and candies. Have fun with them and get creative. They make great gifts too."

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