Description
Brownie Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies are a decadent 7-layer dessert delight featuring rich, fudgy brownie cookies filled with a luscious chocolate chip cookie dough filling. Perfectly soft and chewy, these sandwich cookies combine the best of brownies and cookie dough into one irresistible treat, ideal for parties, special occasions, or whenever you crave a chocolate lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Cookies:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cookie Dough Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined, creating a rich base for the brownies.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for added texture and chocolate flavor.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of the brownie batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges appear set but the centers remain slightly soft for a fudgy texture. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, crucial for assembling later.
- Make Cookie Dough Filling: In a clean bowl, cream together the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and light. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring until fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips to the dough filling.
- Assemble Cookies: Once the brownie cookies have cooled completely, take one cookie and spread a generous layer of the cookie dough filling over the flat side. Top with another brownie cookie to create a sandwich, pressing gently to secure the filling.
- Repeat: Continue assembling until all brownie cookies are paired and filled with the cookie dough.
- Chill (Optional): For a firmer and easier-to-handle filling, place the assembled sandwich cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these rich, indulgent Brownie Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies to eager guests or enjoy them as a special treat yourself.
Notes
- Ensure the brownie cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- For best results, use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the cookies.
- These sandwich cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Chocolate chips in both the cookies and the filling are optional but recommended for extra chocolate flavor.
- Refrigerating the assembled cookies helps the filling firm up and improves the overall texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
