Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, vanilla and egg until soft dough forms (dough will be crumbly).
• In small bowl, place granulated sugar. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. With smooth-bottomed glass, flatten each ball to about 1/4-inch thickness.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In medium bowl, place chocolate chips and peanut butter. In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream on High 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cream over chips and peanut butter; stir until chips are melted. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
• For each sandwich cookie, spread 1 tablespoon filling on bottom of 1 cookie; top with second cookie, bottom side down. Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Reserve 1/4 cup semi-sweet and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips for drizzle; set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and 1/4 cup peanut butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour, baking soda and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir in remaining baking chips.
• Place sugar into bowl. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
• Combine all filling ingredients in bowl. Spread bottom side of 1 cookie with about 1 teaspoon filling; top with another cookie, bottom-side down. Repeat with remaining cookies.
• Combine reserved baking chips and shortening in bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir until melted. Drizzle over top of sandwich cookies.

MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 1 hour., Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for filling, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, scrape seeds from center into top of a double boiler over simmering water; discard bean. Add egg whites, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until sugar is dissolved and a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment., Whisk egg white mixture on high until it cools to room temperature, 8-10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; gradually add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase speed to high; beat until smooth., To assemble, transfer filling to a reusable pastry bag. Pipe about 1 teaspoon on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in airtight containers.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then honey and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature., Beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons filling onto bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

FREEZABLE CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Line baking sheets with parchment paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating to combine. Divide dough in half; form into disks, and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. (Dough can be frozen up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before using.)
• Working with one disk at a time, roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a 1 1/2-inch square biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out shapes, transferring to prepared sheets (1 inch apart) as you work. Chill in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Brush off excess flour. Gather together scraps; roll, chill, and cut out more shapes.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies, on parchment, to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Spread a small amount of filling on the bottom of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies; gently press to adhere.

COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookies as directed on pouch, using butter and egg, except drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• For each ice cream sandwich, place 1 scoop of ice cream (about 1/3 cup) between 2 cookies. Gently press cookies together (ice cream should spread to edge of cookies). Roll ice cream edges in sprinkles. Eat immediately, OR to save for later, wrap sandwiches individually in plastic wrap. Place in resealable freezer bag, and freeze until needed.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES/COOKIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven the 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, applesauce, salt, vanilla, and evaporated cane juice. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, flax meal, baking soda and xanthan gum. Using a rubber spatula, carefully add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a grainy dough is formed. Gently fold in the chocolate chips just until they are evenly distributed through the dough.
• Using a melon baller, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the portions 1 inch apart. Gently press each with the heel of your hand to help them spread. Bake the cookies on the center rack for 15 minutes, rotating the sheets 180 degrees after 9 minutes. The finished cookies will be crisp on the edges and soft in the center.
• Let the cookies stand on the sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely before covering. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.