Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate and peppermint are a holiday match made in heaven! These cookies are fun and delicious.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature (170 grams)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (56 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar , sifted (340 grams)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature (170 grams)
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
To make the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until pale and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each, followed by the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture all at once and mix until incorporated.
- Shape into rounded tablespoons and place on prepared sheet pan. Bake until surface is cracked and edges are dry, about 10 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining cookie dough. Let cookies cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- Beat the powdered sugar, butter, salt, heavy cream, and peppermint extract on low speed until it comes together.
- Increase speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Use a clean paintbrush to paint the red gel food coloring up the sides of a large piping bag fitted with a plain or star tip, making 4-6 lines total. Fill bag with frosting.
To assemble cookie sandwiches:
- Pipe frosting onto the bottom of one cooled chocolate cookie and place another chocolate cookie on top.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Calories: 432kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 164mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 44g, Vitamin A: 643IU, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 2mg
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