Best Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookie Recipe

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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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Yields: 22 serving(s)

Prep Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

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  • 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

  • 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. 
  • 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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