peppermint brownie sandwich cookies
Just in time for the holidays, I’ve turned my beloved brownie cookies into a seasonal sandwich cookie! Peppermint chocolate treats are at the top of my list every December, and these peppermint brownie sandwich cookies may be my very favorite spin on the classic flavor pairing.
The impossibly rich and indulgent brownie cookies are filled with peppermint vanilla cream and dusted with crushed peppermint candy canes for a seriously divine cookie. Serve these with a cold glass of milk (or a mug of hot cocoa) for chocolate peppermint bliss!
The Best Brownie Cookies
Chocolate – This recipe is really all about the chocolate, so use the best quality chocolate you can (around 70% chocolate is a great place to start).
Prep Ahead – There’s no dough chilling here, but temperature and timing are key to successful cookies, so this method works best if you prep all the ingredients before you start.
Batter – Once the chopped chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth, set aside to cool slightly while you proceed with the recipe. Your finished dough will resemble a gooey brownie batter – the easiest way to portion out the dough is with a cookie scoop coated lightly with nonstick spray.
Bake – Bake the cookies until the tops are shiny and crackly, then let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble – While the cookies cool, make the peppermint filling. To assemble, pipe or spoon a tablespoon of filling in the center of half the cookies. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint and top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to adhere.
Peppermint Brownie Sandwich Cookies
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Cook Time: 14 minutes
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Total Time: 44 minutes
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Yield: 16 sandwich cookies
Description
Peppermint brownie sandwich cookies are a delicious treat for the holidays! Brownie cookies filled with peppermint vanilla cream and crushed peppermint.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup flour
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Filling
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 peppermint candy canes, finely crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Place chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Slowly melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine eggs, sugars, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment and whisk together on medium speed for exactly 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in melted chocolate for 1 minute. Add flour mixture and mix on low speed for 20 seconds, just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips (dough will resemble a gooey brownie batter).
- Use a cookie scoop coated lightly with nonstick spray to form the cookies – invert the scoop just above the baking sheets, spacing cookies 3 inches apart. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, for 12 to 14 minutes, until tops are shiny and crackly. Remove from oven and let cookies cool for 10 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, combine butter and cream cheese in a mixer bowl and beat until smooth. Mix in salt, vanilla, and peppermint extract until combined. Beat in powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated, then on medium speed until light and airy. Transfer filling to a piping bag.
- To assemble the cookies, pipe about a tablespoon of filling in the center of half the cookies. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint and top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to adhere. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.
Keywords: Chocolate, Peppermint, Brownie Cookies
More chocolate peppermint recipes to try:
Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
11 comments
Festive, chocolatish and mintish : hard to resist 🙂 Thank you and Merry Christmas !
I bet these are fabulous Laura! I always crave that peppermint chocolate combo during the holiday season!
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Chocolate peppermint bark is a favorite holiday candy. I would love these flavors in a sandwich cookie. So festive!
So festive and delicious! Perfect addition to my holiday baking list!!
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Brownie cookies are so fabulous, but even more fabulous all dressed up for the holidays! Beautiful and delicious 🙂
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This is the ultimate holiday cookie, Laura! I know I’d devour way too many of them! Gorgeous!
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Thank you friend!
Chocolate-Peppermint bliss, indeed! Just beautiful. Love these festive fudgy brownie sandwich cookies, Laura. Just perfect for Christmas!
These look soo good! I would love it with a mug of hot cocoa! 🙂
I can’t wait to make these! What size cookie scoop did you use?
Hi Heidi! I used a medium (1 1/2-inch) cookie scoop. Happy baking! 🙂