Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies are a fun and indulgent treat combining chewy cookies with a luscious cookie dough or frosting filling. Perfect for celebrations, gifting, or anytime you want a decadent dessert with a delightful texture contrast. This recipe offers options for safe-to-eat dough fillings and customizable flavors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric or stand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Cookie scoop or spoons
- Offset spatula or piping bags
- Cooling racks
Ingredients
For Cookies:
- All-purpose flour (heat-treated if making edible dough filling)
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs or egg substitute (if not using edible dough filling)
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles
For Filling:
- Butter or cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: cocoa powder, melted chocolate, or edible cookie dough mixture
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool completely on racks.
- Prepare Filling: Beat softened butter or cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble Cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies and press gently to sandwich. Chill 30 minutes to set.
- Store: Keep in airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
Notes
- For safe edible cookie dough, use heat-treated flour and omit raw eggs.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
- Use a firm filling to prevent leakage and sogginess.
- Cookies can be frozen before or after assembly; thaw in fridge before serving.
- Customize with add-ins and flavored fillings to suit your taste.