Description
Rich, chocolatey, and delightfully soft, these Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are the ultimate indulgent treat. Imagine biting into a tender, brownie-like cookie that hugs a luscious vanilla cream filling—a homemade version of your favorite store-bought classic, but better in every way. Perfect as a quick dessert, cozy snack, or part of your holiday dessert table. These cookies are a must-try for anyone craving easy dessert ideas, fun food ideas, or decadent chocolate cookies for special occasions.
Ingredients
113g unsalted butter, softened
100g brown sugar
50g granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
120g all-purpose flour
40g unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
60g unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
150g powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Beat 113g unsalted butter, 100g brown sugar, and 50g granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together 120g flour, 40g cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough, roll into balls, slightly flatten and place on lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–9 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
7. For filling, beat 60g butter with 150g powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth.
8. Spread about 1 tbsp of filling on a cookie and top with another. Press gently to sandwich.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for richer color and flavor.
Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly soft in the center.
Filling can be flavored with extracts like peppermint or espresso.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate sandwich cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies