Description

Recreate the iconic crunch and creamy center of your favorite store-bought sandwich cookies right in your own kitchen. These homemade treats feature a deep, dark cocoa wafer balanced by a silky vanilla frosting for a nostalgic bite that pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder or Dutch-process cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for filling)
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pinch fine sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly integrated.
With the mixer on low, add chunks of butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs, then add the egg and mix until a dark dough forms into a single mass.
Scoop 1-tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
Dampen your palm slightly and press each ball down until it is about 1/8-inch thick.
Chill the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to ensure the cookies maintain their classic shape.
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, then let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the filling, beat the butter and vanilla until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and salt, beating on high for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and white.
Pipe or spoon the filling onto the flat side of one cookie and press another on top until the cream reaches the edges.

Notes

For the most authentic appearance and flavor, search for black cocoa powder which provides the signature dark hue and lower acidity typical of a sandwich cookie. If you find the dough sticking while flattening, use the bottom of a glass dipped in a little extra cocoa powder to prevent sticking and ensure a perfectly flat surface.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American