Gluten-Free Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwich Bites
These festive sandwich cookies combine soft mint-flavored sugar cookies with creamy peppermint frosting, then get half-dipped in rich dark chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles. The bright green cookies and chocolate coating make them perfect for holidays, parties, or any time you want an indulgent mint-chocolate treat. Using Betty Crocker cookie mix makes them quick to prepare while still delivering homemade flavor and an impressive presentation that guests will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, 17.5 ozhomemade sugar cookie dough1:1
Use your favorite recipe
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon green food color
- 3 teaspoons peppermint or mint extract
- 1 tub Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Frosting, 12 oz
- 1 bag dark chocolate chips, 12 oz
- ¼ cup candy sprinkleschopped nuts1:1
For crunch instead of decoration
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F
- 2
Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper
- 3
Stir cookie mix, butter, egg, food color and 2 teaspoons peppermint extract until soft dough forms
- 4
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet
- 5
Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until barely golden around edges
- 6
Cool 2 minutes then remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack
- 7
Cool completely
- 8
Mix frosting and remaining 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 9
Spread desired amount of frosting on bottom of one cookie
- 10
Top with second cookie bottom side down and gently press together
- 11
Microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute stirring once until melted
- 12
Continue microwaving in 15-second increments if needed stirring until smooth
- 13
Dip each sandwich cookie halfway into melted chocolate
- 14
Decorate with sprinkles
- 15
Place on cooking parchment paper and let stand until set
Tips
Let cookies cool completely before assembling sandwiches to prevent frosting from melting
Dip cookies in chocolate while it's still warm but not hot for best coating
Place finished cookies on parchment paper and refrigerate 15 minutes to set chocolate faster
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week
Can make cookies 1 day ahead, assemble and dip day of serving
Serve at room temperature for best texture
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake cookies to avoid hard texture
Let chocolate cool slightly before dipping to prevent it from being too thin
Press sandwich cookies gently to avoid cracking
Substitutions
Use your favorite recipe
For crunch instead of decoration
FAQ
Can I make these without the chocolate dip?
Yes, the mint sandwich cookies are delicious on their own. You can also dust them with powdered sugar instead of chocolate.
What if I don't have peppermint extract?
You can substitute vanilla extract for a classic flavor, or try almond extract for a different twist. Use the same amount.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. The chocolate coating helps preserve freshness.