Espresso Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Crisp espresso-flavored cookies filled with luscious chocolate cream. The perfect treat for coffee lovers with a weakness for sweets.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour the foundation of greatness
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder chocolate depth
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder for a proper kick
- ½ tsp baking soda because science
- ¼ tsp salt balances sweetness
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (flavor + texture)
- ½ cup brown sugar chewy magic
- ¼ cup granulated sugar crispy edges
- 1 large egg binds everything together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract adds warmth
Chocolate Filling:
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted (the star of the show)
- ¼ cup heavy cream for silky smoothness
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter because butter is life
- ½ tsp espresso powder extra richness
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. No one likes cookies stuck to the tray.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Dry ingredients should play nice together.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. If it looks delicious, you’re doing it right.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. The dough should be smooth, thick, and irresistible.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just combined. Overmixing makes tough cookies—literally.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Spread prevention is key.
- Flatten each ball slightly with your palm. No one wants dome-shaped sandwiches.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. The center should still be soft—it’ll set as it cools.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Now for the fun part.
Make the Chocolate Filling:
- Melt the chocolate, butter, and cream together until smooth. Stir in the espresso powder for extra depth.
- Let it cool slightly until it thickens but stays spreadable. You’re almost there.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread or pipe the chocolate filling onto half of the cookies. Try not to eat it straight from the bowl.
- Top with the remaining cookies, pressing gently to sandwich them together. Marvel at your masterpiece.
- Let them set for 10 minutes, or just eat them immediately. We both know which one you’ll choose.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie Sandwich)
- Calories: ~220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie Sandwich)
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 2%
Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Use dark roast espresso powder for extra coffee intensity.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding filling—otherwise, you’ll have a chocolate lava mess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container (if they last that long).
- Double the filling for extra indulgence. You know you want to.