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The month of August brings back to school time! I sort of love the idea of a fresh start and new beginning right before the beginning of autumn. My niece is now in first grade so I relish the time I am able to spend with her in the kitchen! And this recipe was the perfect one to share with her before school starts.
These cookies are perfect for school lunches or when friends come over. You’ll be the house everyone wants to hang out at as long as you always have a plate of these on hand.
These freeze well and are absolutely delicious!
Watch how to make these chocolate sandwich cookies:
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These homemade cookies are an ideal after school snack but can be enjoyed any time! Creamy marshmallow filling is embraced by two soft chocolate cookies, creating an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 8 tbsp (1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
For the creme filling
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
For the cookies
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In an electric mixer cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes.8 tbsp (1 stick unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until completely combined.1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Alternately add dry ingredients with the milk, beginning and ending with dry.1 cup whole milk
- Scrape bowl to ensure the mixture is combined and drop by teaspoons on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until puffed and set in the center.
- Remove from oven and cool.
For the creme filling
- Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme, ½ cup vegetable shortening, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- Mix to combine, and add enough heavy cream to smooth the filling to a spreadable consistency.2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- Spread one teaspoon of filling on the bottom of one cookie and place another cookie on top, creating a sandwich.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 272kcal
I just made these and loved them! My hubby didn’t believe they were homemade! These are definitely staying in my rotation.
Thanks!!