These Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are crispy on the outside with a smooth, creamy filling inside — just like homemade Oreos! Perfect for snacks, tea-time, or even gifting.
🧾 Ingredients
🍪 For Cookies:
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
👉 Optional (recommended):
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
🍦 For Cream Filling:
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔹 Part 1: Make the Cookie Dough
Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a bowl, beat:
- Butter
- Sugar
Until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add Egg & Vanilla
Add egg and vanilla extract.
Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Add:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder (optional)
- Salt
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
👉 This makes rolling easier.
🔹 Part 2: Shape & Bake
Step 5: Roll the Dough
Roll dough on a floured surface (about 3–4 mm thick).
Step 6: Cut Cookies
Use a round cutter to cut equal-sized cookies.
Step 7: Bake
Place cookies on a lined tray.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes.
Step 8: Cool
Let cookies cool completely before adding filling.
🔹 Part 3: Make Cream Filling
Step 9: Prepare Filling
Beat:
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Milk
Until smooth and fluffy.
🔹 Part 4: Assemble
Step 10: Sandwich Cookies
- Spread cream on one cookie
- Place another cookie on top
Gently press to form a sandwich.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Chill dough for clean shapes
- Don’t overbake → keeps cookies crisp but not hard
- Roll evenly for uniform cookies
- Let cookies cool fully before filling
❓ FAQ
1. Why are my cookies too hard?
Overbaking or too much flour.
2. Can I skip filling?
Yes, you’ll get simple chocolate cookies.
3. Can I store them?
- Airtight container: up to 1 week
4. Can I use store-bought cream?
Yes, but homemade tastes better.
5. Can I add flavors?
Yes! Try mint, coffee, or chocolate cream.
🍪 Final Thoughts
These Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are fun, delicious, and easy to make at home. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
