Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

Name: Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
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; 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

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
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

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Cool. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until firm, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, extract, salt and, if desired, food coloring until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich cookie: 213 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies in Best of Country Cookies

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Angel182009

Dec 9, 2015

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.
4Huskers

Dec 23, 2011

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!!!
jasper3975

Jun 14, 2010

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!
hjwoodward

Jun 13, 2010

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!