Dessert for 2
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Chilled chocolate cookie rounds sandwich a sweet peppermint filling without using an oven.
$27.31for 4 servings
$6.83 per serving$27.31 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 12 oz | $5.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | a little | $0.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tbsp 2% milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 dash salt
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Steps
- Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl at half power, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Stir in the brown sugar and water until smooth, then spread the mixture in a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan.
- Chill the chocolate layer for 10 minutes, then cut out small rounds with a 2-inch cutter.
- Beat the remaining butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, peppermint extract, salt, and food coloring until smooth.
- Spread the mint filling on half the rounds and top them with the remaining rounds.
- Chill the sandwiches for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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