Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These mint chocolate sandwich cookies are my go to treat when I want something impressive but don't have all day to spend in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they're surprisingly simple to whip up for a dinner party or afternoon craving. I love that cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants, so you can almost feel virtuous while indulging. The combination of fresh mint extract and peppermint crystals creates this magical cooling sensation that plays beautifully against the rich chocolate. Honestly, once you taste that first bite, you'll understand why I make these constantly.
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Ingredients
- 200butter
- 250granulated sugar
- 150brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 5 mlmint extract
- 100cocoa powder
- 200all-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 150unsalted chocolate chips
- 100peppermint crystals
Detail level
Instructions
- 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
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
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mint extract.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon or spatula for this step.
- 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
Stir in the chocolate chips and peppermint crystals.
Tip: This will help distribute the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- 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
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
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
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!
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