Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches combine the perfect crunch of chocolate cookies with a luscious, creamy cream cheese filling. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, these versatile and customizable treats are perfect for celebrations, everyday snacking, or gifting. Enjoy rich chocolate flavor paired with a smooth, tangy filling in every bite.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 20 cookie sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adjusted to Gluten Free or Vegan with substitutions
For the Cookies
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for lighter filling)
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Start by creaming the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, combining until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small, evenly sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently flatten each ball slightly. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Creamy Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. For a lighter, fluffier filling, whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread or pipe a generous dollop of the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Place another cookie on top and gently press to spread the filling evenly. Repeat with the remaining cookies until all are paired.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing for both dough and filling.
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool, so remove slightly underbaked for the best texture.
- Using a piping bag for the filling creates cleaner, more attractive sandwiches with evenly distributed filling.
- Store sandwiches in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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