How to Make Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before beginning

   Combine the sugar cookie dough and flour.
   
   Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch (7mm) thick.
   
   Cut out an even number of symmetrical circles.
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   Step 2: Preheat oven to 350ºF or 180ºC.

   , Combine 1 cup chocolate chips and cream and stir until melted.
   
   Add peppermint extract and refrigerate for an hour. ,,,, Stir until melted completely. ,,,
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   Step 3: Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes on parchment paper lined or greased cookie sheet.

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   Step 4: Create a double boiler.

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   Step 5: Spoon a little of cooled chocolate on the flat sides of half the cookies.

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   Step 6: Press another cookie on top to distribute the chocolate evenly.

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   Step 7: Place all sandwiches on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate and freeze for 20-30 minutes or until chocolate filling sets.

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   Step 8: Use the same double boiler format to combine the remaining chocolate chips and vegetable oil.

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   Step 9: Spoon the melted chocolate on top of the cookie sandwiches and spread evenly using the back of the spoon.

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    Step 10: Top each cookie with candy cane sprinkles and refrigerate until firm.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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