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Simmerandsage » Recipes » Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

December 13, 2021

By simmerandsagePublished: December 13th, 2021Updated: December 20th, 2022
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A Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks is something I’ll get at least once a season, just for the festivity of it. But what if we made it a cookie? And what if that cookie was sandwiched with a luscious peppermint buttercream? And then what if we dipped the cookie in chocolate and even more peppermint?

Oh yeah. Let’s do this.

Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies on a wire rack

What’s in Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

There are three components to these Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies: the cookie, the filling and the chocolate coating. None of them are difficult, but here are some ingredients beyond the basics that you’ll need:

  • Salted butter. While most bakers have plenty of unsalted butter on hand, you’ll need the salted variety for the cream filling in this cookies.
  • Espresso powder. This will give the chocolate cookies their mocha flavor.
A sideways view of the cream filling of a chocolate sandwich cookie
  • Coconut oil. A tiny bit really helps the chocolate melt perfectly, without burning. And the smidge of coconut oil that you’ll use will not affect the flavor of the chocolate.
  • Candy canes. Well… you’ve figured that one out.

Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies on a wire rack

How to make these cookies

Back to the three components of these Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies:

  • The Cookie. You’ll want to do this part first. I use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to make the circles. If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, just use the rim of a glass. They may come out slightly smaller than what’s pictured here, and that’s okay.
Chocolate cookie dough, rolled out and cut into circles
  • The Peppermint Cream Filling. Make this while the cookies are cooling. I like to put the candy canes into a Ziploc bag and run them over with a rolling pin to crush them. Then you can easily toss the bag with no mess. Be sure that the butter is at room temperature before you start, and store the filling at room temperature if you’re planning to use it later.
Peppermint cream filling being piped onto a chocolate cookie
  • The Chocolate Coating. This is the final step. Just melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave until smooth. Then, dip the sandwich cookie into the chocolate and crushed candy canes.

Chocolate cookie dipping into melted chocolate

How to store Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

The kids totally demolished these cookies! There were only a few left, so I froze them. Just wrap each cookie with plastic wrap, then place into a container or larger freezer bag.

The Big Guy popped one out of the freezer last night and it tasted perfect once it defrosted. Good to have when you just need a sweet bite after dinner.

Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

When you make these Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. I hope you love them! Happy Holidays!

For more Christmas cookie recipes, try these:

  • Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
  • Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
  • Eggnog Cut-Out Cookies

For more chocolatey recipes, try these:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
  • Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake
  • Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

Creamy peppermint buttercream sandwiched between rich, chocolatey cookies and dunked in dark chocolate
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Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies

Ingredients
  

The Cookies

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. espresso powder
  • 1 Tbsp. hot water

The Filling

  • 2 sticks + 2 Tbsp. salted butter 9 oz.
  • 18 ounces confectioner's sugar
  • 3 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 candy canes crushed

The Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp. coconut oil
  • 6 candy canes crushed

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the eggs.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in the water. Beat into the butter mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Using a 3" biscuit cutter, cut circles and place onto the baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes. Cool.
  • To make the filling, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the crushed candy canes.
  • Spread or pipe the filling onto the inside of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals until smooth. Place the remaining crushed candy canes in a separate bowl.
  • Dunk half of the sandwich cookie into the melted chocolate, then the crushed candy canes. Leave the other half of the cookie exposed. Allow to set on a wire rack.
Keyword chocolate, dessert, holiday
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