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Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

These chocolate chip sandwich cookies are a delicious treat filled with a creamy peanut butter filling, hazelnut cream or your favorite filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (at least 11% protein) (258 grams total)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
FILLING
  • ¼ cup Nutella (softened)
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
  • ¼ tablespoon milk
  • ½ tablespoon cream
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
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  1. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 2-3 minutes, add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time beating between each addition, add the flour, baking powder and salt, beat on low speed just until combined, stir in the chocolate chips.
  2. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead a few times to bring it together, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
  3. Remove the dough from the fridge and form into small balls (a bit smaller than a golf ball), place the cookie dough balls on 1-2 parchment paper lined baking sheets, flatten them gently with a small lightly floured shot glass or small glass.
  4. Pre-heat oven 350F (180C).
  5. While the oven is pre-heating chill the cookie dough for approximately 15-20 minutes. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Let the cookies cool for 5 -10 minutes on the baking sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once the cookies are completely cool, fill them with Nutella, Peanut Butter filling or filling of choice or they can also be eaten plain if you prefer.
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
  1. In a medium bowl whisk the powdered sugar for approximately 1 minute, add peanut butter, milk and cream, continue mixing until smooth. If too thin then add more powdered sugar.

Notes

  • If you want to make the recipe with half the cookies as double chocolate, then to half the dough just before it is completely mixed, add one tablespoon of sifted unsweetened dutch processed cocoa.
  • If you want to make the recipe with half the cookies as double chocolate, then to half the dough just before it is completely mixed, add one tablespoon of sifted unsweetened dutch processed cocoa.
  • You can use any type of chocolate chips you prefer, including mini or regular size.
  • If you prefer you can use jam, frosting of choice such as a buttercream frosting, a chocolate ganache, marshmallow creme or why not make bigger cookies and fill them with ice cream!?
  • The cookie dough can be made in advance it will keep in the fridge for up to three days, be sure to wrap well in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. You can also freeze it in a freezer bag or container for up to two months. The peanut butter filling can be made one day in advance, store in the fridge covered.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 316IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12sandwich cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 316IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.