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Chocolate-Peppermint Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies


Yield: 48 sandwiches Prep 30 mins Bake 325°F 10 mins to 13 mins Start to Finish 1 hr 20 mins
Chocolate-Peppermint Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 4 ounces  unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup  unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups  sugar
  • 1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup  red and white nonpareils
  • 1 recipe Peppermint Marshmallow (see recipe)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F and place rack in center. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt together chocolate and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let stand until cool, about 20 minutes. Stir in sugar and extract until combined. Stir in eggs until combined well. Add flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

2. Roll cookies into 3/4-inch balls. Dip tops in nonpareils and place, coated side up, 1 inch apart on prepared sheet. Bake until set but not firm to the touch, 10 to 13 minutes. Using a metal spatula, transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, prepare Peppermint Marshmallow. Transfer half to a large decorating bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip or coupler. Pipe mounds, about 1/2 inch high, on flat side of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies, making sandwiches. (Can be made ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, in single layers separated by waxed paper, up to 2 days.) Makes 48 sandwich cookies.

Peppermint Marshmallow

Yield: 4 cups Prep 30 mins Start to Finish About 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 package unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 cup  cold water
  • 1 cup  sugar
  • 1/4 cup  water
  • 2 ounces  peppermint candies, very finely crushed (1/3 cup)
  • red liquid food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a large mixer bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush down sugar crystals on sides of pan. Place a candy thermometer into mixture. Boil (do not stir) until syrup registers 238 degrees F (soft-ball stage), about 10 minutes. Pour into gelatin. Using the whisk attachment, beat gelatin mixture on medium-low speed until slightly cooked, about 5 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat to soft peaks, about 12 minutes. Stir in peppermint candies until combined. Tint with food coloring (if desired). Use immediately. Makes 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts

  • cal.(kcal)110,
  • Fat, total(g)4,
  • chol.(mg)14,
  • sat. fat(g)2,
  • carb.(g)19,
  • pro.(g)1,
  • sodium(mg)55,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet