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    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

    Published: Dec 18, 2013 · Modified: Jun 9, 2019 by Anna 71 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies are really easy and fun to make! Perfect for chocolate and mint combo lovers!

    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

    I just realized we have only 7 days left until Christmas. Seven days! Eeek! That makes me even more stressed out than I already am. Seems like there is just so much to do but not enough time!!

    Chocolate Mint Cookies

    This time of year is so busy. Homeschooling, shopping, baking, blogging, planning Christmas dinner, etc. And in the meantime dinner somehow has to be made and the house somehow needs to be cleaned. Anyone know any fairies looking for a job? Send them my way!

    One of my remedies for the stress is definitely and always chocolate. And because it's holiday time - I am adding mint. So chocolate and mint combo it is. Talk about a treat to calm your nerves! I will take it any day!

    Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    Notes on the recipe:

    - the cookie dough: it is a little sticky and delicate, so the best method that I found was to chill it for about 30 minutes and then scoop out the dough with a cookie scoop and divide each ball into 3 parts. Roll each into a small ball and gently flatten with your fingers. That way the cookies will have quite uniform cracks on top. These cookies spread so make sure you are giving them lots of space. If you make larger cookies they will be flatter and have bigger cracks.

    - the frosting: I recommend adding the food coloring in very tiny amounts to make it a mint shade. It may take only a touch of the coloring.

    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

    Author: Anna
    Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies are really easy and fun to make! Perfect for chocolate and mint combo lovers!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 539 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    !for the cookie dough:

    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ¾ c packed light brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1.25 c all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    !for the frosting:

    • ¼ c unsalted butter , room temperature
    • 2 oz . cream cheese , softened
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 2.5 c powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoon half and half or milk
    • 1 drop green food coloring

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips.
    • Cook until the chocolate and butter are melted.
    • Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
    • In the meantime, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
    • Add egg and vanilla to chocolate mixture and mix with electric mixer until combined.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
    • Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Scoop out the dough into a teaspoon size balls (or with a cookie scoop and then divide into 3 parts and roll into small balls).
    • Place on prepared cookie sheet.
    • Bake 9 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies have dry, cracked tops.
    • Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, transfer onto a cooling rack.
    • Cool cookies completely before adding frosting.

    !to make the frosting:

    • Cream butter and cream cheese together for 30 seconds.
    • Add vanilla and mix well.
    • Sift powdered sugar, ½ of a cup at a time, right over the bowl with butter and cream cheese.
    • Mix in with electric mixer. Add milk in between batches of powdered sugar.
    • Add food coloring and peppermint extract and mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    1. Mercedes says

      December 30, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Oh my goodness I would love these cookies! They look like they have such a great texture!

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      December 29, 2013 at 8:36 am

      Aah! I posted something similar right before Christmas, too! 😀 I like how crackly yours are. So pretty! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Mukta Aggarwal says

      December 24, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      I will bake some breads and cookies to make my 8 mth old son's weaning more fun. He has started to appreciate food textures crunchy to chewy.

      Reply
    4. Ashley C says

      December 23, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      I'll bake chocolate chip cookies!

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      Reply
    5. dodkalm83 says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      Chocolate chip cookies!!

      Reply
    6. Leah says

      December 23, 2013 at 11:15 am

      I want to try these cookies!

      Reply
    7. Kathy S says

      December 23, 2013 at 12:57 am

      Chocolate Chip Cookies!

      Reply
    8. Natalie yeoman says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Some cake pops and sugar cookies

      Reply
    9. Allison Downes says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      I will bake cheesecake swirl brownies. Thank you for the nice giveaway!

      Reply
    10. karenreichmann says

      December 22, 2013 at 6:06 pm

      I'd make some scones.

      Reply
    11. Emilie C. says

      December 22, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      A birthday cake for my boyfriend!

      Reply
    12. rod jackson says

      December 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I would be making the pumpkin roll and the pecan pie with these tools

      Reply
    13. dena@ohyoucook says

      December 22, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      I would make cookies. The scoop would be SO handy!

      Reply
    14. Wehaf says

      December 22, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      I would start with a fruit cake.

      Reply
    15. JaseYANG says

      December 22, 2013 at 3:19 am

      Cookies

      Reply
    16. Meghan Finley says

      December 22, 2013 at 2:37 am

      Cookies and more cookies

      Reply
    17. susitravl says

      December 21, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      I will bake peanut butter and chocolate swirl brownies with my new OXO tools.

      Reply
    18. Jennay says

      December 21, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      lots of cookies and maybe your peppermint candy cane bundt cake-looks so good!! =)

      Reply
    19. Mom@lthfarm says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      I will make an after Christmas dessert for my family 🙂

      Reply
    20. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

      These cookies are perfect and will definitely help curb the stress around this time of the year. I'm hoping one of those fairies come my way too lol. Hope you are doing much better by this time of the week!! Enjoy family time and slow down everywhere else. Have a happy holiday 🙂

      PS: I would so make these cookies if I won!

      Reply
    21. Mary Clay Kline says

      December 20, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      I'll bake the whole world! 🙂 But to start, probably cookies. Always a hit!

      Reply
    22. Andrea says

      December 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Cookies and whoopee pies! 🙂

      Reply
    23. Jason Stanhouse says

      December 20, 2013 at 2:46 am

      looks like cheesecake making supplies to me

      Reply
    24. Stacey Baker says

      December 20, 2013 at 12:17 am

      Chocolate chip Cookies

      Reply
    25. Mahdi Martin says

      December 19, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      I love those mixing bowls! The first thing I'd make with this set is some chocolate cupcakes!

      Reply
    26. Karen says

      December 19, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      Mint and chocolate is my very favorite combination! And I also use OXO in my kitchen ALL DAY LONG! Thanks for posting this recipe. I can't wait to try it 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm

        Thank you, Karen!

        Reply
    27. Georgia says

      December 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Thanks for this great giveaway, Anna! These cookies are fabulous. I love the flavor!

      Reply
    28. Monica says

      December 19, 2013 at 11:26 am

      I would bake my wedding cake!!

      Reply
    29. ela@GrayApron says

      December 19, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Yummy looking cookies! Chocolate and mint...such a refine combination. 🙂 ela

      Reply
    30. Yashica says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Cookies, cakes, brownies, you name it

      Reply
    31. Allie says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Oh, dear, try not to stress so much! I know there is lots to do (believe me!) but the world will not end if it's not perfect. Snuggle your babies, eat a cookie, and enjoy this magical time! Everything will fall into place and your family will have wonderful memories of all the love you poured into making it so special 😉

      Reply
      • Allie says

        December 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm

        Ps- I should mention that I totally need to take my own advice! We are too much alike, lol!

        Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 19, 2013 at 8:38 pm

        We should just get together with a huge pot of coffee and a box of chocolate! That would help with the stress! 🙂
        Thanks, Allie! xoxo

        Reply
    32. Curry and Comfort says

      December 19, 2013 at 5:59 am

      I would become a cookie monster if I saw a plate of these in front of me. 🙂

      Reply
    33. Jessica says

      December 19, 2013 at 1:05 am

      When you find those fairies send them my way too! These cookies look fantastic.

      Reply
    34. Mj Gardner says

      December 18, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      I'd bake chocolate chip cookies!

      Reply
    35. Dana says

      December 18, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      The perfect tools for making cookies.

      Reply
    36. kelly says

      December 18, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Got 11 different cookies plus fudges on my list this year. Just gonna start at the top and work my way down. Happy holidays to all!!

      Reply
    37. Lisa says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:49 pm

      I'll bake some snickerdoodle cupcakes

      Reply
    38. mysweetiepiepie says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Cookies, cookies and more cookies of course :+)

      Reply
    39. Kristi P says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Cookies!

      Reply
    40. JessieC says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      I would bake sugar cookies

      Reply
    41. Jessica says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      I would make cookies!

      Reply
    42. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Lovely sandwich cookie recipe, Anna! I just adore chocolate and mint together. Thanks for sharing. Pinning!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Stacy!

        Reply
    43. nataly carbonell says

      December 18, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      cookies and macarons!yummy!

      Reply
    44. Jill Stokes Hartley says

      December 18, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      mmmmm red velvet cookies!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    45. annalene says

      December 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      I would love to bake some red velvet cupcakes!

      Reply
    46. Linda K. says

      December 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      I've been craving brownies...

      Reply
    47. Tayann says

      December 18, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      I'd finish some Christmas baking and make my boyfriend his favourite double chocolate cookies!

      Reply
    48. Rayray Cartucci says

      December 18, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      carrot cake cookies!

      Reply
    49. bittystarr says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      raisin oatmeal cookies...my son is just bonkers for them! I also add in bits of dried apricot and some flaxseed for extra nutrition.

      Reply
    50. Annie Miller says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Oh, yes indeed! Nothing better than a chocolate and mint combo! This is actually perfect timing, Anna. I was looking for a simple yet yummy addition to the dessert menu for Christmas dinner. These are perfect and I can send some home with the (adult) kids!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 18, 2013 at 5:33 pm

        Fabulous! Let me know what you think about them, Annie! Thank you!

        Reply
    51. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

      December 18, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Chocolate and mint and one of my favorite flavor combinations. These look like absolute perfection! I'm not eligible for the giveaway, but just wanted to say hello!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 18, 2013 at 12:36 pm

        Thank you, sweet Amanda!!

        Reply
    52. Oscar says

      December 18, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Bake some cookies!

      Reply
    53. Adri Barr Crocetti says

      December 18, 2013 at 11:22 am

      I love the flavor combo of chocolate and mint, so I bet I will love these!

      Reply
    54. monacpete says

      December 18, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Snicker doodle cookies

      Reply
    55. Leslie says

      December 18, 2013 at 9:51 am

      I haven't been able to do my before Christmas baking, so I'm doing after Christmas baking instead. I would enjoy it more with these tools.

      Reply
    56. Katie says

      December 18, 2013 at 9:31 am

      I'm always baking goodies for my coworkers, so these tools will see me through many cookies!

      Reply
    57. EllenCF says

      December 18, 2013 at 8:59 am

      these cookies look AWESOME! Too bad my diabetes doesn't allow for this ... sob!

      Reply
    58. Lauri Willingham says

      December 18, 2013 at 8:51 am

      I would bake some snowball cookies. They are my favorite holiday cookie.

      Reply
    59. Donna says

      December 18, 2013 at 8:25 am

      GORGEOUS photography…the clarity..just stuns. Dilemma…my husband hates ALL chocolate/mint pairings …while I simply love them..Could I possibly use another flavoring for the filling without destroying the integrity of this divine recipe?!..The texture-crackle top with softness looks out of this world! Much thanks for giving your energy and time to this magnificent blog with, admittedly…SO MUCH to do before Noël…with SO little time left!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        December 18, 2013 at 12:36 pm

        Dearest Donna, I always love when my readers put their own spin on the recipes. I try to make recipes easily adaptable so you can switch things easily to your preference. You can use any flavor you like and skip the food coloring. Make it vanilla, or fruit or rum! Yes, rum would be fabulous! Let me know how it goes! I would love that!

        Reply
    60. MaryB says

      December 18, 2013 at 3:16 am

      I will bake these cookies first - and then some molasses cookies. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    61. Katie Zack says

      December 18, 2013 at 2:50 am

      Cookies! I love Oxo tools, cookie scoop and spatula look great!

      Reply
    62. sandy says

      December 18, 2013 at 2:33 am

      Love to bake brownies with lots of nuts.

      Reply
    63. Auntiepatch says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:29 am

      Christmas Sugar Cookies!

      Reply
    64. Tutti Dolci says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:23 am

      I love anything chocolate mint so I'd start with these cookies!

      Reply

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