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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.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Intermediate
Method: Baking
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Kaleb

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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 272kcal