Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

These sandwich cookies pair classic chocolate chip cookies with a choice of two fillings — a simple vanilla buttercream or a rich chocolate ganache — for a treat that's part cookie, part dessert sandwich. Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps them hold their shape and bake up with soft, chewy centers. Once cooled, matching pairs of similar-sized cookies makes for the neatest, most even sandwiches.

Soft chocolate chip cookies are sandwiched together with a vanilla buttercream or chocolate ganache filling.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fast: ready in about 60 minutes (20 min prep, 10 min cook)
• Simple: 15 everyday ingredients
• Feeds the family: 10 servings
• Light: about 280 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for consistency)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, without overmixing.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes for the best results.
7. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly soft.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. For the buttercream filling, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
13. If the mixture is too thick, add milk a little at a time until spreadable.
14. For the ganache filling, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just steaming, without letting it boil.
15. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl, let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy.
16. Let the ganache cool to room temperature so it thickens slightly before assembling.
17. Match up cookies of similar sizes for even sandwiches.
18. Use a spoon or piping bag to add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling to the flat side of one cookie.
19. Place another cookie on top, pressing gently to spread the filling.
20. Enjoy the cookie sandwiches fresh for the best texture.
21. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually for up to a month.

Cooking Tips

• Match cookies of similar size and shape for even, tidy sandwiches.
• Let the ganache cool slightly before assembling so it holds its shape better.
• Chill the assembled sandwiches briefly if the filling seems too soft to hold together.

Substitutions

• Dark or milk chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet in the cookies.
• Cream cheese frosting can be used in place of vanilla buttercream for a tangier filling.
• Milk chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet in the ganache for a sweeter finish.

Storage

• Keep them sealed in a container on the counter, and they'll stay fresh for about 3 days.
• Freeze individually wrapped sandwiches for up to a month.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve fresh for the best texture, since the cookies soften slightly after filling.
• Pair with a glass of milk.
• Cut larger sandwiches in half for smaller portions.

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	280 kcal

You Might Also Like

• Cookie Dough Cupcakes
• Cookie Monster Edible Cookie Dough
• Cosmic Brownie Cookies
• Edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies
• Chocolate M&M Cookies