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Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Irresistible Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies You’ll Love

These Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are a perfect blend of soft cocoa cookies and salted caramel, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1/4 cup oil or applesauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder Dutch processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for coating
Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and oil; mix until just combined with the dry ingredients.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop the chilled dough, roll into balls, and coat in turbinado sugar.
  6. Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
  7. Freeze the dough balls for 15 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 7-8 minutes until soft and puffy; cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. To make caramel, melt granulated sugar in a saucepan until liquid and amber-colored.
  10. Add butter and whisk until melted, then gradually add cream and salt, cooking until smooth.
  11. Spread caramel on one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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