Peppermint Joe-Joe’s Copycat

 Make your own Trader Joe’s Peppermint Joe Joe’s Copycat recipe at home. Enjoy the deliciousness of the most popular item at Trader Joe’s all year long!

I used to buy the elusive peppermint Joe Joe’s at Trader Joe’s every year. I’d buy them in such massive quantities I’d draw stares as I pushed my loaded cart through the store. They only sell them for a short time every year after all. The cravings didn’t stop with Christmas though, and by then they’d all be sold out. And so it was that the quest to perfect a copycat cookie came about. This is the result of that labor of love.

 

Thin, mint chocolate cookies with a peppermint cream filling, covered in rich dark chocolate…it’s the kind of cookie dreams are made out of. These are a decadent treat for the mint chocolate lover, and are sure to become a holiday favorite. I know my family and I look forward to them every year. In fact, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas until we’ve had our special cookies. They are quite the delight!

 

This recipe takes some time, but is fairly easy. It yields over 3 dozen cookies which may seem like a lot, but these are so popular I always need at least that many to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Quick tip: to crush my candy canes I simply put them in a resealable plastic bag and hammer them with my rolling pin until they are completely crushed. This is a great task for any helpers that might be joining you in the kitchen.

 

Watch the video where I walk you through every step of this recipe. You’ll see that it is worth every moment to enjoy these decadent cookies any time you want. You can also check out the rest of my YouTube Channel where I have hundreds of cooking videos.

 

Peppermint Joe Joe’s Copycat Recipe

Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Make your own Trader Joe's Peppermint Joe Joe's Copycat recipe at home. Enjoy the deliciousness of the most popular item at Trader Joe's all year long!

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Servings: 40 cookies

Ingredients

Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

• 1/2 cup Salted Butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Peppermint Filling

• 1/2 cup Salted Butter softened
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 peppermint candy canes crushed

Chocolate Coating

• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 peppermint candy canes crushed

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Instructions

• PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and peppermint extract until smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until completely incorporated. Roll dough into a long log with a 2-inch diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until hard. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a sharp knife to slice the cookies very thin, about 80 slices. Place cut cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in batches for 10 minutes. Slide the parchment paper holding the cookies onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Cookies will harden as they cool.
• PEPPERMINT FILLING: In a medium-size mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together butter, shortening, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Filling should be quite thick. Stir in crushed candy canes. Form teaspoon sized balls and press gently between your fingers to flatten. Place flattened filling between two of the cooled chocolate cookies and gently press together to form a sandwich cookie.
• CHOCOLATE COATING: Pour chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt on high 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Use a fork to dip the sandwiched cookies into the chocolate to coat and place on a wax or parchment paper-lined tray. Sprinkle the top with crushed candy cane. Repeat with remaining sandwich cookies. Put cookies into the fridge to harden completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3.1% | Calcium: 1.5% | Iron: 8.3%

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

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