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Delicious chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with creamy frosting

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

Indulge in the nostalgia of chocolate chip cookie sandwiches, combining soft cookies with a rich creamy filling for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour The foundation for your chewy cookies.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda The leavening agent that makes these cookies rise to perfection.
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Gives cookies a rich, buttery texture.
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar (packed) Adds moisture and deep flavor.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Sweetens without overpowering.
  • 1 large egg Binds everything together for a chewy bite.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds that comforting warm aroma.
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Because no chocolate chip cookie is complete without it.
For the buttercream filling
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened) For the creamy filling.
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar Sweetness for your buttercream.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract More flavor for the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for consistency) Ensures your filling is smooth and spreadable.
For the ganache filling (optional)
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream For a rich ganache alternative.
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips For ganache filling.

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Buttercream Filling (Option 1)
  1. In a clean bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract, adjusting with a tablespoon of milk if the mixture is too thick.
Chocolate Ganache Filling (Option 2)
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl.
  2. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until glossy and combined.
Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches
  1. Match up cookies of similar sizes.
  2. Spread a generous amount of filling between two cookies, then press gently together.

Notes

Serve immediately for optimum gooeyness. Store extras in an airtight container to maintain freshness.