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    Published: Nov 27, 2020 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies

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    No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. Homemade peppermint buttercream is sandwiched between two crispy wafer sheets, sliced, and then dipped into white chocolate and festive sprinkles.

    Vertical closeup photo of a tray of No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies with greens and berries in the background.

    These no-bake holiday cookies are pretty on a platter and don't require much fuss. They have a light peppermint flavor and are crispy and creamy all in one bite.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • Can these wafer cookies be frozen?
    • Don't like peppermint? Now what?
    • Other flavored extract options for the buttercream filling:
    • Can other toppings be used in place of the red and green sprinkles?
    • How to store no-bake peppermint buttercream wafer cookies:
    • Additional Christmas cookie recipe you'll also enjoy:
    • Additional recipes featuring peppermint
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Shortbread Cookies

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    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • wafer sheets
    • butter (I use salted)
    • pure vanilla extract
    • confectioners sugar
    • milk
    • peppermint extract
    • white chocolate chips
    • festive sprinkles

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • stand mixer or hand mixer
    • large bowl (if using a hand mixer)
    • large offset spatula
    • medium-sized microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
    • silicone spatula
    • baking sheets
    • parchment paper
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • serrated knife (for cutting the cookies into bars)

    Can these wafer cookies be frozen?

    Yes!

    These filled wafer cookies actually require freezing before cutting them into bars.

    After that, the cookies can be frozen for storage, if desired.

    Don't like peppermint? Now what?

    Don't fret!

    Peppermint extract can easily be switched out for your favorite flavored extract.

    A closeup size view photo of a No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookie dipped in white chocolate and Christmas sprinkles

    Other flavored extract options for the buttercream filling:

    • orange extract
    • lemon extract
    • lime extract
    • coconut extract
    • almond extract
    • anise extract
    • chocolate extract (also add cocoa powder in with the confectioner's sugar)
    • banana extract
    • maple extract
    • you get the gist...

    Want to swap out the white chocolate for another type of melted chocolate?

    Do it!

    Carry on with the recipe as written, except swap out another type of chocolate morsel (or chip) for the white chocolate chips and you're good to go.

    An overhead photo of a green glass plate filled with Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies with red and green sprinkles.

    Can other toppings be used in place of the red and green sprinkles?

    Yes, of course. Get as creative as you like when it comes to embellishments.

    Why not use some crushed peppermint candy? Or how about colored sanding sugar? Or maybe even some crushed gingersnap cookies would be delicious...Or how about coconut? YUM!!

    Have fun with it. They're your cookies, you can make them however you like!

    How to store no-bake peppermint buttercream wafer cookies:

    It is best to store these cookies in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. They will last for up to two weeks.

    Additional Christmas cookie recipe you'll also enjoy:

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    This Gingerbread House Recipe and Tutorial is a comprehensive instruction along with tips and tricks so you can learn from our successes, as well as our mistakes.

    A cute decorated Gingerbread House Recipe and Tutorial using peppermint sticks, royal icing, pretzels, and gum drops.

    *Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup (not shown)

    This colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup will keep your house smelling delicious every day of the month… and then some!!

    *Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies (shown below)

    Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies are tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside thanks to the fun and colorful sprinkles.

    Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkles Cookies on a holly berry plate

    *Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookies (shown below)

    Part of the fun of eating a Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookie is the dusting of confectioners sugar that will inevitably snow down the front of your shirt as you crunch into these crispy little holiday treats. There’s no way around it, so just give in and let it snow!

    Fried Snowflake Rosette Cookies with Confectioners Sugar Dusting on a round glass platter.

    Additional recipes featuring peppermint

    These Peppermint Shortbread Cookies will be the star of any cookie platter. They're all dressed up and ready to party!

    These festive and charming Holly Berry Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends this holiday season!

    This delicious Peppermint Schnapps Ice Cream is fast and easy to make. It's a no-churn recipe that's smooth, creamy, and loaded with big, bold, peppermint flavor.

    Kick up your hot chocolate game this winter by making and serving this delicious Peppermint White Hot Chocolate! It's like a holiday hug from the inside out!

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Printable Recipe Card

    A bunch of Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies on a green glass plate with holiday sprinkles.

    No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Shortbread Cookies

    Renee Goerger
    No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. Homemade peppermint buttercream is sandwiched between two crispy wafer sheets, sliced, and then dipped into white chocolate and festive sprinkles.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Additional Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Servings 36 cookies
    Calories 104 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Wafer Sheets
    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 4 cups confectioners sugar
    • 3 tablespoons milk
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 1 bag 12 ounces white chocolate chips
    • holiday sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Blend together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
    • Slowly incorporate the confectioner's sugar and milk until the mixture comes together into a frosting consistency.
    • Place one wafer sheet (patterned side down) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Use an offset spatula to gently spread the peppermint buttercream frosting in an even layer onto the first wafer sheet.
    • Gently and evenly press the second wafer sheet (patterned side up) onto the frosting.
    • Freeze for 30 minutes.
    • Once frozen use a serrated knife to gently slice the cookies into bars.
    • Melt the white chocolate on low-power in a medium-size, microwave-safe bowl, and stir occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
    • Dip one end of the cut wafer cookies into the chocolate and place them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Garnish the cookies immediately with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
    • Keep the cookies chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 45mgSugar: 13g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's easy no-bake Christmas cookie recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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    Comments

    1. Lynn says

      December 03, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      How far in advance can you prepare these?

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 04, 2022 at 7:13 am

        Hi, Lynn!
        I would suggest making them no more than 2 weeks in advance.
        I hope this helps.
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Denay DeGuzman says

      November 27, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      My daughter made these yummy wafer cookies for the neighbors. They were loved by all!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 28, 2020 at 6:13 am

        Awesome! Glad to hear it, Denay!

        Reply

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