Peppermint Mocha Ice Cream Sandwiches
Peppermint Mocha Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate festive treat that combines soft, chewy cookies with a luscious peppermint mocha filling. Each bite offers a delightful blend of chocolate, mint, and creamy ice cream, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, these sandwiches are sure to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups peppermint mocha ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, scoop peppermint mocha ice cream onto half of the cookies and top with another cookie to form sandwiches. Freeze for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a twist, use gingerbread cookies instead of chocolate. Top with crushed candy canes for added crunch and holiday flair.