Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Name: Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 22 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package bright white candy melts; 1 tbsp. coconut or vegetable oil; 1 tsp. peppermint extract, plus additional for brushing; 22 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos); 1/2 tsp. red or pink luster dust

These easy holiday cookies make a delicious gift or party treat.

By Torie CoxPublished: Oct 31, 2022

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

22 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

They may look like they just came from a professional baker's dessert case, but these beautiful 5-ingredient Christmas cookies couldn't be easier to make. The secret is to use white candy melts—which are pure white, as opposed to a yellowish white chocolate.

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Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) package bright white candy melts
1 Tbsp. coconut or vegetable oil
1 tsp. peppermint extract, plus additional for brushing
22 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
1/2 tsp. red or pink luster dust

Directions

1. Step 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt candy melts according to package directions; stir in oil and peppermint extract until smooth. Working one at a time, place a cookie on a fork and dip in candy melts, tapping off excess. Place on prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Stir together luster dust and a few drops of peppermint extract in a bowl to form a brushable paste. Use a small food-safe paintbrush to brush lines across the tops of the cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

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