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Decadent Brownie Batter Cookie Sandwiches

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These edible cookie dough sandwiches taste like brownies, featuring a soft, chewy cookie exterior and a smooth, rich brownie batter filling. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for any occasion and a total crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookie Shells:
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
  • For the Brownie Batter Filling:
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat-treat the flour for the filling: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, stirring once. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup (125 g) flour, ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream ½ cup (113 g) softened butter with ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar and ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips. Chill dough in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Scoop dough with a tablespoon-sized spoon and place about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still soft. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the brownie batter filling: Beat ½ cup (113 g) softened butter until creamy. Add ¾ cup (150 g) powdered sugar, ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder, heat-treated ½ cup (65 g) flour, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Adjust milk for spreadable consistency.
  6. Assemble the cookie sandwiches: Match cookies by size. Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling on flat side of one cookie, press another cookie on top to make a sandwich. Repeat.
  7. Chill before serving: Refrigerate assembled sandwiches at least 15 minutes to firm up filling.

Notes

Heat-treat flour for the filling to make it safe to eat raw. Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Avoid overbaking cookies to keep them soft and chewy. If filling is too soft, chill for 10 minutes. Softened butter is key for both dough and filling. Optional: add a pinch of espresso powder to filling to intensify chocolate flavor.

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