Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   Tip: To ensure cookies bake evenly, remove the parchment paper from the baking tray before baking.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

   Tip: A stand mixer or a hand mixer will help with this step.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mint extract.

   Tip: Use a wooden spoon or spatula for this step.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.

5. 5

   Stir in the chocolate chips and peppermint crystals.

   Tip: This will help distribute the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.

   Tip: Make sure the cookies are evenly sized to bake evenly.

7. 7

   Place the cookies on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2cm of space between each cookie.

   Tip: This will ensure the cookies bake evenly and don't spread too much.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set.

   Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Once the cookies are cool, pair them up and sandwich a piece of chocolate between each cookie.

   Tip: Enjoy your delicious mint chocolate sandwich cookies!