Introducing the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth, and festive dessert: Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling. These little gems are perfectly sweet, oozing with rich, creamy, chocolatey goodness accented by the peppermint. From holiday feasts to birthday parties, these goodies will steal the show! But it’s not only about the taste, oh no! Baking these cookies is a joyful experience, they’re almost therapeutic. I promise you, once you sink your teeth into one of these bad boys, you’ll understand why I can’t stop raving about them!
Now, let’s talk about the labors of love. The prep time is around 30 minutes (including whipping up that delicious chocolate ganache filling), then they bake in a jiffy, needing only about 10 minutes in the oven. From start to finish, you’ll be sinking your teeth into these bad boys within an hour. This recipe makes about two dozen sandwich cookies, plenty for satisfaction and sharing.
- Prep time: 30 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 24 cookies
Alright, enough with the sweet talk, let’s get down to business.
Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
You’ll also need your usual baking equipment. A mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper, the works.
The peppermint extract gives the cookies that distinctive, cooling sensation while the cocoa powder in the ganache offers a deep Richness. Substitutions? Well, some folks might swap out the heavy cream for half-and-half if they find the ganache too rich.
How To Make Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling
- First, get the oven preheating to 375F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Second, gather your ingredients and mix the butter, sugar, and peppermint extract until fluffy. Slowly add in the flour and salt.
- Next, shape the batter into balls on the prepared sheets. Flatten each one into a disk.
- For the filling, heat the cream, add the cocoa powder, and whisk until smooth. Set it aside to cool, then spread it onto one cookie, topping it with another.
Tips For The Best Results
- Don’t over-bake the cookies, or they’ll end up too hard.
- Always allow your cookies to cool down completely before filling them.
Storage Tips
- Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll keep for about a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I freeze these cookies?
A: Definitely! Just be sure they’re fully cooled before you pop them into the freezer.
Q: I don’t like peppermint. Can I use another flavor?
A: Sure! Feel free to swap the peppermint extract for vanilla or almond.
Q: Can I use dark chocolate cocoa powder instead?
A: Absolutely. It will make the chocolate ganache even richer!
Q: What kind of sugar should I use?
A: Granulated sugar works best for these cookies.
Q: Can I make the cookies smaller?
A: Yes, just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Nutritional Facts of Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling
In terms of nutrition, each of these cookie sandwiches contain about 200 calories, with a good bit coming from sugar and fat. They also have about 3 grams of protein per serving. These details may vary depending on the ingredients used.
To sum it up, these Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling are a sensational treat that everyone will love. Whether you’re serving them as holiday treats or just whipping up a batch as a weekend activity with the kids, they’re guaranteed to put smiles on everyone’s faces. So go ahead, bake, share, enjoy!
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