Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Peppermint Filled Cookies

Name: Peppermint Filled Cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (, softened) (Source: 1 cup butter (, softened)); 4 ounces cream cheese (, softened) (Source: 4 ounces cream cheese (, softened)); 1 cup sugar (Source: 1 cup sugar); 1/2 cup brown sugar (, packed ) (Source: 1/2 cup brown sugar (, packed )); 2 each large eggs (, room temperature) (Source: 2 large eggs (, room temperature)); 1 tablespoon 2% milk (Source: 1 tablespoon 2% milk); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 4 cups all-purpose flour (Source: 4 cups all-purpose flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda (Source: 1 teaspoon baking soda); 1/2 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt); 40 each chocolate-covered peppermint patties (, 1-1/2 inches, unwrapped) (Source: 40 chocolate-covered peppermint patties (, 1-1/2 inches, unwrapped)); 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (Source: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips); 1 tablespoon shortening (Source: 1 tablespoon shortening)

Peppermint Filled Cookies is made with chocolate-covered peppermint patties, cream cheese, and eggs.

Prep: 40 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 50 min
Original yield: Serves 40
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

DessertsAmericanPrep: over 30 minutesTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: over 30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Allow for chilling

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

2. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

3. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

butter (, softened)

In the method: In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.

cream cheese (, softened)

In the method: In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.

brown sugar (, packed )

In the method: In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Refrigerate until set.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Keep the mixtures separate

Prepare the separate mixtures before combining them at their stated step.

Make room for rolling

Prepare space for the rolling stage and follow its stated dimensions.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven. Start with this step: In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Refrigerate until set.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dinnerthendessert.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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