Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Filling
Delightful sandwich cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache and infused with peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Ganache Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped use high-quality chocolate
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies for garnishing the sandwiches
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop the dough and roll into balls, then flatten slightly and place on the baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are faintly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Preparing Ganache
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
Assembly
- Take one cookie, add a generous spoonful of ganache on the top, and place another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Optional: Roll the edges of the sandwiches in crushed peppermint candies for garnish.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.