Description
These chocolate sandwich cookies are filled with a creamy vanilla buttercream filling, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond/peppermint, optional)
Instructions
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set. Let cool completely.
- In a new bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar for the filling. Add cream and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto half the cookies and sandwich with the remaining halves.
- Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the dough for better texture.
- Use different extracts for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg