Chocolate Peppermint Icebox Cookies - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

These Chocolate Icebox Cookies are dipped in dark or white chocolate, flavored with peppermint and sprinkled with crushed candy canes — the prettiest Christmas cookie!

It’s no secret that chocolate and mint is a favorite flavor combo around here, especially at Christmas!

These No Bake Mint Chocolate Bars are on repeat, and this Peppermint Bark is an easy treat that disappears even faster than it’s made!

I confess that these are my first slice and bake cookies here on The Recipe Rebel, and my first time making them!

I admit that I expected slice and bake cookies to be hard and dry, which is not really what we’re going for around here when I’m making cookies.

But we were pleasantly surprised! These Chocolate Icebox Cookies are tender and crumbly and not too sweet, and they pair perfectly with a drizzle of chocolate and some crushed candy canes.

They are a great base cookie and there are so many ways to make them your own — I’ve included a list below!

Why are they called Icebox Cookies?

These slice and bake cookies are called Icebox Cookies because you can keep your roll of cookie dough wrapped and in the refrigerator for several days or freeze up to 3 months.

Then when you need a quick dessert, you can just slice off however many cookies you need and bake!

During the holidays when everyone is busy, a roll of icebox cookie dough is a great gift for a friend or neighbor!

Tips for making perfect Slice and Bake Cookies:

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you see success!

• Divide into sections — I divide my dough in half, but you could do thirds or even quarters. This way, you can make a smaller amount at once, and even store a roll or two in the freezer to enjoy later! Even if you’re baking them all at once, dividing the dough into smaller sections allows you to work with the dough while it is chilled.
• Chill — this is important because it helps the cookies to keep their shape. You know I’m not one for extra steps, so you know it’s a must here!
• Slice and turn — for perfectly round cookies, use a very sharp knife and turn the roll slightly every time you slice a cookie. This will prevent you from flattening one side!

Variations on these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies:

• You can add mint extract to the dough as well as the coating for extra mint flavor
• You can skip the mint altogether, and opt for a solid chocolate or double chocolate cookie.
• Add in finely chopped nuts, toffee bits, or dried fruit to the cookie dough before chilling — stick to 1 cup or less of mix ins.
• Roll the tube of cookie dough in finely chopped nuts or sprinkles before chilling for a fun and festive twist
• Dip the cookies and sprinkle with toffee bits, nuts, dried fruit, sprinkles, or anything else your heart desires before the chocolate is set.

More Christmas Treats you’ll love:

• Christmas Sugar Cookies
• Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
• Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies
• Peppermint Mocha
• Homemade Mint Chocolate Oreos