Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream Filling

Dunked in milk or devoured by the plateful, cookies are one of my favorite treats! Luckily, the holidays are packed full of tasty cookies of all kinds.

These tender chocolate sandwich cookies are filled with a fluffy buttercream frosting for an irresistible take on the classic cookie but they’re so much better than the store bought option!

Pair these chocolate and cream bites with a mug of coffee or a glass of milk for an afternoon treat or pack them up for the most delicious holiday gift around.

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream Filling

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Dunked in milk or devoured by the plateful, these tender chocolate sandwich cookies are perfect for any holiday party or cookie exchange.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: About 42 Sandwich Cookies 1x

Ingredients

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• Chocolate Cookies
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• Buttercream Filling
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt until well mixed. If necessary, knead with hands to form a soft dough.
2. Roll dough into small balls with 1 teaspoon of dough. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.
3. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in 3 cups powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and salt on low speed until fluffy and creamy.
5. Spread frosting between cookies.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Sandwich Cookie
• Calories: 111
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 23mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 17mg

Are you hosting a cookie exchange this year?

Here are a few more yummy cookies…
Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie from Kingfield Kitchen
Cowboy Cookies from Averie Cooks
Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod

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