I could easily sum up this post in one word. Yum. Yes, simple but true, these cookies are awesome. But first, I hope everyone here in the US of A enjoyed Thanksgiving. I know I did. I hosted the festivities at my house this year. Wow. It’s a lot of work. My Mom came and stayed the night before and we literally started baking the afternoon before and didn’t stop until the food hit the table. We were exhausted. And it always gets me that your work soooo hard for sooo long and it takes 2.5 seconds to fill the gut and clear the table. But, it was well worth it because we had some amazing food. Thanks for all of your help Mommy! Yes, I still call her Mommy.
Now onto the cookies. As Christmas time approaches, my friends at Keebler, (okay they really aren’t my ‘friends’), bring out the holiday cookies. No, these are not your Grandmother’s homemade holiday cookies, but I have to admit that I have become addicted to a certain cookie called the Merry Mint Pattie. Now, these cookies are not cheap. You get about 12 cookies in the box and they are almost $4 a box. So I decided to take matters into my own hands and make these myself. They are simply a shortbread cookie, topped with a mint frosting and dipped in chocolate. Well my re-creation are sooo much better than the box, sorry Keebler. You must try them. They are rather simple, just a few steps and you’ve got yourself a beautiful and tasty cookie. You can’t beat it my friends! Give them a try and just try and tell me I’m wrong!
I hope you all have a happy weekend. 
Shortbread Mint Sandwich Cookies
For the shortbread:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the mint icing:
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
4 tablespoons milk
For the glaze:
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2 ounces white chocolate
1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside. In a mixer, cream the butter and confectioners sugar. Add vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture until well combined. Â
2. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Using your choice of cookie cutter, cut the cookies and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for an additional 10 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely on a cooling rack.
4. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar, mint extract and milk until smooth. Add more milk or sugar, if needed, to make a frosting like consistency. Spread on cooled cookies and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until icing is set.
5. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double broiler and stir until smooth. Dip the tops of the cookie sandwiches into the chocolate and let stand on the cooling rack. Set in the refrigerator to let the chocolate harden.
Hope you enjoy these!
I love how the folks at Keebler are “friends.” I think all great minds behind delicious cookies are my friends!
Wow those look amazing. I am going to have to add some mint extract and the chocolate to my shopping list.
These are so wonderful and professional looking! A great treat to bring to a Christmas party.
Delicious looking cookies!!!!
Ummm, please leave some on my porch for me when I get home. I’m depressed and need some chocolate asap! Thanks, you’re a peach!
Aren’t these just perfect?
I will try them…I love trying your creations.
Good to see you back!
These look yummy . . . I’m going to try them! Thanks
Um..I am absolutely positive that you read my mind and created these for me. I’m not even kidding. My favorite things in the world are 1. Shortbread 2. Mint and 3. Chocolate. I’ve never had them all together! Thank you! Gorgeous picture too.
Your cookies are so pretty, and I’m certain they are better than the store-bought ones!
Super cute cookies!!
I’ve been wanting to buy those cookies to try them, but your version definitely looks better!!
I am making these today if I can find my vanilla. I have no clue where my mom put it when she cleaned up after Thanksgiving dinner.
What’s the green icing on top of the chocolate icing – is it mint flavored too?
Thanks – they look wonderful!
These are incredibly festive and beautiful!
Those cookies look good! I like the vibrant green.
Fabulous blog! I found it through reading the Utah Valley magazine, I will be stopping by often! Those shortbread sandwich cookies look so yummy, can’t wait to try them!
These doooo look so much better than Keebler!
These look fantastic and I can not wait to try them!
Sandwich cookie, PLUS chocolate covering!? Insane. These are just darling!
these look soo good! shortbread, chocolate, and mint-what a wonderful combination!
These look so pretty too! i am going to try them for our family Christmas party! Thanks for sharing.
Great looking recipe and website. I’m glad I stumbled upon you!