Dark Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dark or black unsweetened cocoa; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 3 tablespoons shortening; 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint flavoring; Green or red food color, if desired

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark or black unsweetened cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 Land O Lakes Egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
3 tablespoons shortening
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
Green or red food color, if desired

1
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in bowl; mix well.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar and 3/4 cup butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
4
Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
5
Gradually add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Shape each half into ball; flatten slightly.
8
Wrap each in plastic food wrap.
9
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
10
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
11
Roll out dough on cocoa powder-dusted surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
12
Cut with 2-inch round cookie cutter.
13
Place, 1 inch apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
14
Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
15
Remove to cooling rack; cool completely.
16
Beat 1/2 cup butter and shortening in bowl until creamy.
17
Add powdered sugar, peppermint flavoring and food color, if desired.
18
Beat at low speed until well mixed.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup dark or black unsweetened cocoa, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies

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