Description
Striped peppermint sandwich cookies bring festive cheer with classic holiday charm. Creamy peppermint filling nestled between delicate chocolate cookies creates a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 22 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 (12-ounce) package bright white candy melts
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Decorative Elements:
- 1/2 teaspoon red or pink luster dust
- 1 teaspoon additional peppermint extract (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by laying parchment paper on a baking sheet, creating a clean surface for cookie decoration.
- Gently melt candy melts in a microwave or double boiler, stirring frequently until achieving a silky, uniform texture at 30-second intervals.
- Enhance the melted coating by incorporating coconut oil and peppermint extract, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Select each chocolate sandwich cookie and carefully submerge it into the white candy coating using a fork, allowing excess to drip off for an even layer.
- Delicately place each coated cookie onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet, ensuring minimal touching between cookies.
- Allow cookies to set and solidify at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, creating a crisp white exterior.
- Create a decorative paint mixture by blending luster dust with a few drops of peppermint extract in a small dish, forming a vibrant, brushable consistency.
- Using a fine food-safe paintbrush, artfully draw thin, elegant stripes across the cookie surfaces, adding a festive and personalized touch.
- Once fully decorated and dried, transfer the peppermint sandwich cookies to an airtight container for storage, maintaining freshness for up to one week.
- Present these elegant treats as a delightful dessert, holiday gift, or charming seasonal snack.
Notes
- Achieve smooth candy coating by melting slowly and stirring consistently to prevent clumping or burning.
- Use room temperature cookies to ensure even coating and prevent cracking when dipping in melted candy.
- Control stripe thickness by diluting luster dust with different amounts of peppermint extract for varied decorative effects.
- Swap chocolate sandwich cookies with gluten-free or vegan alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg