If you are looking for a standout cookie for the holiday tray, these get extra points for indulgence. Fluffy mint buttercream is sandwiched between rich dark chocolate brownies, which are then rolled in crushed candy cane for a festive look and an extra little satisfying crunch.
Use a good quality dark chocolate for these and take care to beat the eggs and sugar together until they are light and foamy to ensure that shiny, crackly top characteristic of great brownies. The texture becomes denser and even more decadent if served chilled.
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Servings: 12 cookie sandwiches
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Ingredients
Brownie Cookie
- 12 oz / 350g dark chocolate finely chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup/ 57g unsalted butter
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup / 150g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup/ 60g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mint Buttercream
- 1/2 cup / 112g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup / 120g confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
Garnish
- Candy canes crushed
Instructions
Brownie Cookies
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized, microwave safe bowl, melt 6 oz / 175g of the chopped chocolate and butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and foamy, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the melted, cooled, chocolate, and mix them together on low speed just until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Sift the flour mixture into the egg and chocolate mixture. Fold together until combined and then fold in the remaining 6 oz / 175g chopped chocolate.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes or until the batter is firm enough to scoop. This may take longer if the chocolate was not quite room temperature.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a #70 (2 1/2-teaspoon) portion scoop onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make the cookies larger or smaller, but it will affect the baking time. Refrigerate the dough balls for about 30 minutes or until they are no longer sticky.
- Roll the dough balls between the palms of your hands to create smooth dough. Return to the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake. You can make the cookies to this point several days ahead and freeze them in zip lock bags.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the chilled dough balls on the cookie sheets, spacing them about 3-inch apart.
- Bake, one sheet at a time, in the middle of the oven for about 8 minutes, until the tops are puffed and just start to crack. Take care to not overbake them or they will lose their fudgy brownie texture. I like to bake them the day they will be served, so only bake as many as you need and leave the rest of the dough balls in the freezer for future bakes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before peeling them off the parchment paper to fill them.
Mint Buttercream
- In a medium bowl, mix the butter and confectioners’ sugar with a wooden spoon or handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add the mint extract to taste.
- Using a knife or a pastry bag fitted with a round decorating tip, spread the buttercream onto half of the cookies and then top with the remaining cookies.
Finishing Touch
- Dip the edges in the crushed candy cane. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. These can also be made a day ahead.
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Lovely cookie. Thank you for sharing your talent. Happy Holidays!
Chocolate and peppermint are match made in heaven! These are so festive. Thanks for always putting out such great content.
I can’t wait to try this recipe! All the recipes of yours that I have tried are delicious!!! I really miss your show “Zoe Bakes”!!! I would put this package to good use for my 6 grandkidsreally like to help bake with me!
Ready to try them this weekend! Thanks for the fun recipe and contest! Happy Holidays!
They’re delicious! Love Zoe’s recipes!!
I learned to bake from that Cooky Book! And still use it today for their ginger creams! I also adore Zoe’s books! I’m a Minnesota local but not legendary 😉
Happy Holidays! I love, love, LOVE your cookbooks and substack! Keep up the wonderful work!
Look so delicious I can’t wait to make them
These cookies will be the perfect treat for Christmas Eve! Can’t wait to bake them.
These so festive and delicious!! Looks like the recipe I’ve been looking for, for something to bake and take to work!! Happy Holidays
This is a truly yummy recipe! And perfect for the holidays! My favorite Butter is Land O Lakes unsalted— I like it better than those fancy European butters. And Zoe, I love all of your recipes. I’m never disappointed! Happy holidays!!
I just added these to this years cookie box.
Yum! I love that they have the brownie crinkle top.
These cookies look tasty!
What a perfect cookie to celebrate the holidays! I can’t wait to share with friends and family
I love the combo of chocolate mint during the holidays!
Thank you for posting this recipe! I love a good sandwich cookie and even better with crushed candy canes. Happy Holidays!
I just started following you after seeing your show on the Magnolia network. Your laughter on the show is infectious and I’ve also learned some baking tips.
I plan on making these yummy looking cookies next week.
I’m so happy I discovered your baking! Your vibrant personality, mouthwatering recipes, and perfection to every detail make everything you create feel comforting, impressive, and irresistible!
These sound fantastic! I love that the icing is sandwiched. I make a similar one where it’s piped on top, but worry about them holding up in a cookie exchange. Thank you!!
These cookies look to die for!
These look scrumptious! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for all the great recipes and stories!!
Those cookies look yummy! Can’t wait to try them.
Looking forward to making these delicious cookies. If it’s your recipe they’ll be beyond wonderful. Thank you.
Can’t wait to try these. Two of my favorite…chocolate and mint!!!
Looks delicious!