Description
Make irresistible Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches featuring perfectly chewy chocolate cookies filled with a creamy, rich center. This easy recipe combines simple pantry staples to create decadent treats ideal for dessert or snacks, with customizable filling and flavor options.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: Cream together the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips if using.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, helping to prevent spreading during baking and improve texture.
- Shape and bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before assembling.
- Make the filling: Beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Gently press together and repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and uniform dough texture.
- Bake uniformly sized cookies for even cooking using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Allow cookies to fully cool to prevent filling from melting and sliding off.
- Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, cookie sandwiches, dessert, chewy cookies, cream cheese filling, easy recipe, snack
