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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Delicious cookies with a hint of espresso and a dreamy, creamy chocolate filling.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Refrigerate30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Cookie
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, dessert
Servings: 18 sandwich cookies
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

For the cookie dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (252g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (46g)
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (6oz or 170g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (115g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder

For the chocolate filling:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (115g)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (23g)
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (3oz or 85g)
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon espresso powder

Instructions

To prepare the cookie dough:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix just until blended. In a small measuring cup, combine the vanilla and espresso powder. Stir until the espresso is dissolved. Add the vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until blended. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula; mix again until incorporated.
  • Add half the flour mixture and blend on low until incorporated. Blend in the remaining flour and cocoa and beat until blended. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to one hour.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 5 - 10 minutes or until pliable. On a large piece of parchment paper or wax paper, roll a portion of the dough out to ¼-inch thick. Cut rounds using a 2-inch fluted cookie cutter and place 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with scraps and remaining dough.
  • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes (depending on thickness). The cookies should be just set and you should start smelling the aroma of baking chocolate. Remove to a cooling rack. Once all cookies are cool, prepare the filling.

To prepare the filling:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa and salt. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and corn syrup until smooth. In a small measuring cup combine the vanilla and espresso powder until dissolved. Add the vanilla mixture to the creamed butter and blend until incorporated. Add half the cocoa mixture and beat on low until incorporated. Add the remaining cocoa mixture and beat until blended, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Scoop the filling into a zipper bag, or pastry bag. Cut the corner to create a ¼-inch opening.
  • Turn half the cookies over with the bottom facing up. Pipe the filling onto the cookies to cover. Top with a second cookie, bottom side down against the filling. Press gently to adhere.
  • Refrigerate to set the filling, if desired. Store cookies in a cool location in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for longer storage.

Notes

  • Freeze cookies before filling, if desired. Thaw for at least 4 hours before filling.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg