Description

These Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are the kind of homemade dessert that feels both nostalgic and bakery-worthy. Soft chocolate cookies are sandwiched with a smooth vanilla cream filling for a rich, crowd-pleasing treat that works for dessert platters, holiday baking, lunchbox sweets, and easy cookie recipes all year long. If you are looking for chocolate cookie ideas, simple dessert recipes, party treats, or fun food ideas for a sweet snack, this recipe brings deep cocoa flavor, a creamy center, and an easy method you can make with confidence.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips.

7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one.

8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.

9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. To make the filling, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.

11. Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies.

12. Top with the remaining cookies and gently press to make sandwiches.

Notes

Avoid filling the cookies while they are still warm, because the cream will melt and slide out instead of staying thick and fluffy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
Calories: 360
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 58mg