Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
I got this recipe from my daughter years ago. I've taken these chewy filled cookies and the treasured recipe to many cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Dash salt
- 3 drops green food coloring, optional
Reviews
These are my husband's new favorite cookie! I love how festive they can be when you tint the icing green or red. The chocolate cookies are also great on their own without icing. The dough was very easy to work with.
I made these yesterday and they are sooo good!!! I think next time I might add about 1/4 tsp more milk in the frosting to spread a bit easier but overall they are great!!!
These are great for Xmas cookie trays. I finely crush some candy canes and roll the sides of the cookie sandwiches in them, so they stick to the edges of the filling--looks really festive for the holidays!
I LOVE this recipe. These cookies are awesome! I always bring a big plate as a dessert for new moms. I have to give them to someone or I will eat all of them. So yummy!