These chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies are full of chocolate and minty flavors. The crisp chocolate cookies are stuffed with a creamy peppermint filling and coated in crunchy candy cane pieces.
I can be a complete sucker for cookies and these Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are no exception. They’re like a homemade Oreo on steroids. Crispy chocolate cookies, creamy peppermint buttercream, and candy cane pieces for crunch. They’re so good.
These are such a great Christmas cookie. What’s more classic than peppermint this time of year? Peppermint is good any time of the year but especially at Christmas. Peppermint everything, please and thank you.
Just to warn you though, if you’re making these cookies to give as gifts, you’re going to need to make extra. It’ll be very hard to gift them to anyone but yourself.
Also, if for some reason you’ve found yourself on the naughty list this year, leave a plate of these out for Santa and you’ll be back in good graces faster than you can say “Ho, Ho, Ho”.
Oh and some good news, I’m giving away ANOTHER Rodelle Vanilla Prize Pack! This time, one lucky winner will receive some Rodelle vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla bean paste, almond extract, and gourmet baking cocoa. These are my favorite Rodelle products, like I lovelovelove them. I used vanilla extract and the baking cocoa in this recipe but if you’ve never used almond extract before, you’re in for a treat. It’s one of my favorite ingredients ever. Good luck and Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 C shortening
- 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips*
- 1 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 C gluten free all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 C dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
For the Filling
- 1/2 C vegan butter
- 1/2 C shortening
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 2 tsp meringue powder
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- candy cane pieces, for decorating
Instructions
To make the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat .
- Add the chocolate and shortening to a medium-sized microwave safe bowl and heat on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir well and continue to heat at 50% power for 15 second intervals (stirring each time) until the chocolate is melted. Stir in the sugar and then add the eggs and vanilla mix until combined.
- In a large bowl, sift and whisk together the flour, xanthan gum, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined - the dough will be stiff. Use your hands to knead the dough to bring it together.
- Roll the dough out between 2 pieces of parchment paper until it is 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough (still on the parchment paper) onto a baking sheet and freeze for 5 minutes. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut the cookies and place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheet, placing them 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies in batches for 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before adding the filling.
To make the filling:
- Cream together the butter and shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer until combined. Add the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and salt and mix on low speed until incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add the milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract and beat an additional minute.
- To assemble, spread the filling on a cookie and then top with another cookie. Sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces around the sides of the filling and gently press on to adhere. Serve immediately or keep in an air-tight container until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Cookies adapted from Gluten-Free Classic Snacks[/url]
*I recommend chocolate that melts well like [url href=http://amzn.to/1P0cx17 target=_blank rel=nofollow]Enjoy Life mini chips (for dairy free) or Ghirardelli.
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Rosie says
My favorite recipe to make with vanilla is homemade vanilla pudding.
Sharon says
sounds so good!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
I’m obsessed with chocolate and peppermint! I must have these!
Sharon says
Me too, it’s such a great combo!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
Wholly-schmolly these look good! Who needs store bought holiday cookies when you can make these. Yum!
Cheers,
Chrystal
Sharon says
Thanks Chrystal!
Nancy says
These look fantastic! Perfect for the holidays.
Sharon says
Thanks Nancy!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
These look soooo good!!
Sharon says
Thanks Gerry!
Celeste says
Rodelle Vanilla is our favorite-always keep some in the kitchen! Love a simple sugar cookie with extra vanilla!
[email protected] says
I am pretty sure my kids would love if I made these for them! I love chocolate and mint together, a perfect combination!
Sharon says
Definitely a perfect combo!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
Seriously the yummiest sandwich cookies I have seen! (smacking lips)
Chrystal
traci | vanilla and bean says
Oh My Sharon, these are gorgeous and holiday perfection! Who wouldn’t love getting a bag of these beauties as a gift? And extra is a must! Thank you my dear!
Sharon says
Thanks Traci!
Ginny McMeans says
Oh, man! These are beautiful. You don’t know how much I want to take a chomp out of one right now.
Sharon says
Thanks Ginny!
Cheryl says
My favorite recipe to make with vanilla is Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake.
Sharon says
Yum 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Perfect cookies for the holidays. Absolutely wonderful and chocolatey, making them perfect for me.
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Uhhhh, that filling!!! These are just perfect. Pinning!
Sharon says
Thanks Justine!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
These look perfect! I love chocolate and peppermint together. And I’d say you’re right; I don’t know if there would be any left to give away because I’d probably eat them all! 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
These really do look like the perfect cookies for gifting…..thanks for the “warning” about making extra! I’m sure you’re right!! 🙂
Lori Williams says
I love making Grapenut Pudding with vanilla!! Yummy!
Sharon says
My husband’s grandparents make that! I’ve never heard of anyone else making it 🙂
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
They were handing out samples of cookies very similar to this at Trader Joe’s the other day and they were so good but these look FAR better. I’ve pinned so I can try them soon!
Sharon says
Thanks! Wish I had a Trader Joe’s near me!
Karol says
My favorite recipe to make with vanilla is creme brulee.
Sharon says
I’ve NEVER made creme brûlée – now it’s a 2016 goal!
Beth says
Mmmmm! Chocolate and peppermint! Looks delish!
Sharon says
Thanks Beth!
Brianna says
Cookies, cookies, cookies!
Shawna says
My favorite recipe to make with vanilla is chocolate chip cookies! Your chocolate Peppermint Sandwich cookies look and sound so delicious!
Sharon says
Thanks Shawna 🙂
And you can never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies!
Yesenia Salgado says
My favorite recipe to make with vanilla is vanilla cupcakes!
Keri justice says
I love using vanilla in homemade cream pies. My fav is banana cream pie!