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Double Chocolate Chunk Peppermint Cream Cookies

Make peppermint sandwich cookies decorated with candy canes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookies
  • 1 bag Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix
  • 1 cup red peppermint candies
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 Tablespoon water
  • 1 egg
Cream Filling
  • 1/2 Shortening Stick or shortening
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 to 3 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Put the peppermint candies inside two ziploc bags and crush with a hammer.
  3. Put 1/4 of the candy aside to decorate the cookies. Add the rest to the cookie mix in a bowl.
  4. Add the oil, water and egg to the cookie mix and mix well.
  5. Use your hands to roll small 1 inch balls of dough and put them on ungreased cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove the cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.
  8. When the cookies are cool combine the Shortening Stick, powdered sugar, vanilla and peppermint extract in a mixing bowl and mix.
  9. Add the cream 1 T at a time, beat after each until the filling reaches the desired consistency.
  10. Use the creamy filling to sandwich two cookies together and decorate the edges with the reserved peppermint candy.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.