Bursting with a peppermint patty surprise inside, Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! If you love peppermint, try my Peppermint Cream Pie or Mason Jar Peppermint Chocolate Treats.
Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
There is just something special about the combination of mint and chocolate. Usually, you see that combo everywhere around the holidays, but it can definitely be enjoyed year-round! Just as the York Peppermint Pattie slogan says, ‘Get the Sensation’, you will definitely get that cool sensation on your taste buds when you bite into one of these Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies! The name might be a mouthful, but so is this cookie that will wake you up as you taste that crisp, cool minty center.
Mini vs. Regular Size Peppermint Patties
There is somewhat of a debate around here when it comes to the size of the peppermint patty to use in this cookie. If you go for the mini patty, you will get more of the chocolate flavor from the cookie with a hint of mint as you get to the patty. The regular-sized peppermint patty will have a mintier flavor that stands out more than the chocolate and will be tasted in every bite. Camps were torn on which they liked best… it was a 50/50 split! Some loved the maximum mint and some loved having that perfect chocolate cookie in bites by itself with the mini mint the prize at the center. Feel free to use whichever size YOU prefer!
BONUS! You can make this cookie completely homemade!
How to Make Homemade Peppermint Patties?
If you are really feeling motivated, make your own peppermint patties to use in these Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Recipe.
Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (59 g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 36 whole peppermint patties, mini or regular-sized
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until eggs are incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix in any remaining egg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat until the flour is just worked in.
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and place it about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten gently.
- Place an unwrapped peppermint patty in the middle of each cookie.
- Bring the dough up around each peppermint patty, completely covering the patty.
- Place the cookies on your prepared baking sheet. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes making sure to not over-bake.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool completely. Sprinkle the confectioner's sugar over the cookies.
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Can you freeze these cookies?
I was going to ask the same question? Has anyone tried freezing these?