What’s cooler than cool? Ice cold!

(Sorry, we couldn’t help it. We swear!)

So bring it on — what’s cool? Ice cream. What’s even cooler? Ice cream cookie sandwiches. And even cooler than that? Ice cream sandwiches rolled in crushed peppermint candy coating — Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches.

It might sound counterintuitive, but somehow, the chilly, absolutely-minty goodness of these cookies are perfect for the just-as-nippy weather outside.

Focus in on this: creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two rich, homemade chocolate cookie layers, with just a hint of mint from the crushed peppermint candy (we suggest those round after-dinner peppermints or, if you want to get even more festive, your favorite stash of candy canes.) Ahhh… heavenly.

Extra holiday points if you decide to use these brilliant winter-themed cookie cutters.

Find the full recipe from Aggie’s Kitchen here (originally adapted from Cooking Light.)

via Aggie’s Kitchen

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At the ripe age of three, Jennifer Lai sampled dishes as diverse as foie gras, jellyfish, and chicken feet. She was born Canadian, hails from Los Angeles, and lived in Berkeley and Chicago before moving to New York, where she now resides and writes. She spends at least one night a week compulsively roasting vegetables and re-watching episodes of Good Eats -- sometimes at the same time.