Starlight Mint Sandwich Cookies
Starlight mint candies are known for their refreshing peppermint flavor and iconic red and white stripes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Starlight Mint Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Roll the dough into 24 small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
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Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
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Meanwhile, unwrap the starlight mint candies and place them in a ziplock bag.
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Crush the candies using a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.
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Once the cookies have cooled, spread a thin layer of powdered sugar on the bottom of half of the cookies.
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Sprinkle the crushed mint candies on top of the powdered sugar.
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Top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
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Let the cookies rest for 30 minutes to allow the mint candies to soften.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
