Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these soft, rich, fantastic Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE COOKIES:
- 1 & 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (127g) semisweet chocolate chips
FOR THE FILLING:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (55g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 6 ounces (170g, about 1 cup) bittersweet chocolate (about 70% cacao), melted and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
TO MAKE THE COOKIES:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Use a #50 scoop (about 1 & 1/4 tablespoons) to drop the dough onto the prepared pans. Flatten the tops of each cookie slightly. Bake, one pan at a time, 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are almost set with a soft center. Do not overbake.
- Cool the cookies on the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla, and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Spread the frosting on the bottoms of half of the cooled cookies. Top with the other cookies so that the bottoms of the cookies are facing each other.
NOTES
I tend to dial back the amount of filling on these cookies, but this recipe will make plenty for those of you who like a little more.