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Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these homemade Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies featuring soft, buttery chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with rich, creamy cocoa frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and smooth frosting in every bite.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (not melted)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips, plus more for dotting on the tops

Chocolate Frosting

  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–4 tablespoons whipping cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and white sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined to create the cookie dough. Stir in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly.
  3. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to firm up for easier handling and better texture when baked.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats to prevent sticking.
  5. Form cookie balls: Remove the dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 15 minutes if too hard. Using about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie (roughly 1 inch in diameter), form balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets, using a cookie scoop if available.
  6. Bake cookies: Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie tops look set and slightly golden. Optionally, immediately after baking, dot each cookie with a few more chocolate chips for a decorative touch.
  7. Cool cookies: Allow baked cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make chocolate frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until soft and creamy. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, the sifted cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until combined.
  9. Adjust frosting consistency: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments, alternating with 1 tablespoon of whipping cream or milk each time, mixing until the frosting achieves a smooth and spreadable consistency.
  10. Assemble sandwich cookies: Once the cookies are thoroughly cooled, spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate frosting on the bottom side of one cookie and sandwich it with a second cookie on top, gently pressing together.

Notes

  • For firmer cookies, chill the dough overnight.
  • If dough is too hard to scoop after refrigeration, let it sit out briefly before forming balls.
  • You can customize by using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • The frosting can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of cream or powdered sugar.
  • Store assembled sandwich cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.

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