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

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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!!

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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!

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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.

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Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies are really easy and fun to make! Perfect for chocolate and mint combo lovers!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 539 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
!for the cookie dough:
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 c all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
!for the frosting:
  • 1/4 c unsalted butter , room temperature
  • 2 oz . cream cheese , softened
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2.5 c powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp half and half or milk
  • 1 drop green food coloring
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Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips.
  2. Cook until the chocolate and butter are melted.
  3. Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  5. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  6. Add egg and vanilla to chocolate mixture and mix with electric mixer until combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  8. Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  10. 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).
  11. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  12. Bake 9 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies have dry, cracked tops.
  13. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, transfer onto a cooling rack.
  14. Cool cookies completely before adding frosting.
!to make the frosting:
  1. Cream butter and cream cheese together for 30 seconds.
  2. Add vanilla and mix well.
  3. Sift powdered sugar, 1/2 of a cup at a time, right over the bowl with butter and cream cheese.
  4. Mix in with electric mixer. Add milk in between batches of powdered sugar.
  5. Add food coloring and peppermint extract and mix.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 257mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 38g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 11.9%
Calcium 6.4%
Iron 19.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  3. 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.

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  21. 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!

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  28. 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 🙂

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  33. 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 😉

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  39. 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!!

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

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

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  55. 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!

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  56. 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!

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  60. 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.

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  64. 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!

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    • 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!

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