Description
Indulge in these decadent homemade chocolate sandwich cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Rich cocoa cookies filled with a creamy buttercream center make for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream 1 cup butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
- Bake: Scoop dough into balls, flatten, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Make filling: Beat 1/4 cup butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
- Assemble cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto cookies and sandwich them.
Notes
- Add peppermint extract or espresso to the filling for flavor variations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
