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Chocolate Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies | Magnolia Days

A box of assorted handmade chocolates welcomed my arrival. The shapes and colors hinted of the flavors inside. Each one called out to be devoured first. My hand hovered over them hoping to be pulled to the perfect one. Then like metal drawn to a magnet, my fingers made the selection. The first bite gave instant gratification. The last bite left me wanting more. It continued until I arrived home. To satisfy my on-going need, I made chocolate brown butter sandwich cookies.

My chocolate cravings are always present. They are stronger at some times more than others. What can start from a simple taste of candy will lead to cake or cookies. It comes from wanting it in different textures. These cookies have a crunchy exterior, soft inside, and are held together by a creamy filling flavored with brown butter. Mini chocolate chips add an extra bit of texture and flavor. Can you see them in this close-up?

Chocolate Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies | Magnolia Days

The dough is a drop cookie type. Unlike most drop cookies, these do not spread much at all when baking. You will need to flatten them some and shape them into rounds. I learned this with the first dozen as they are more like balls after being assembled instead of sandwiches. When making the filling, be sure to let the brown butter cool so it won’t melt the confectioners’ sugar.

How often do you have chocolate cravings? Perhaps you could satisfy your next one with these chocolate brown butter sandwich cookies. Take a look at my chocolate layer cake or brownie tart too. Oh the chocolate-y goodness…

Chocolate Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies

A recipe for chocolate sandwich cookies with a brown butter filling. The cookies are made with two kinds of chocolate including mini chocolate chips.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half plus more if needed

Instructions

For the cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment or non-stick liner.
  2. Melt the unsweetend chocolate and set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl using a hand mixer on high speed.
  5. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, egg, and cooled chocolate to the sugar/butter mixture. Beat to combine.
  6. Add the flour and beat until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  8. Drop 2 teaspoons of dough two inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Press down dough to about 1/4-inch thick and shape into rounds.
  9. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until almost no indention remains when touched.
  10. Immediately transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
  11. Repeat with remainig dough. Make sure baking sheets are completely cool between batches.
  12. Cool cookies completely before assembling into sandwich cookies with filling.

For the filling:

  1. Melt butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Sift the confectioners sugar into a medium bowl.
  3. Add the cooled browned butter, salt, vanilla, and half-and-half.
  4. Beat until smooth. Add more half-and-half if needed for spreading consistency. Filling should be slightly thicker than cake frosting.

For assembly:

  1. Place a small amount of the filling on the bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie.
  2. Repeat using remaining cookies and filling.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for chocolate sandwich cookies with a brown butter filling. The cookies are made with two kinds of chocolate including mini chocolate chips.

Recipe adapted from one in Betty Crocker’s Chocolate Cookbook published in 1985 (currently out of print).

Recipe Rating




Anita at Hungry Couple

Monday 29th of July 2013

Do you have any idea how many of these I could eat?!?

Renee

Monday 29th of July 2013

Oh, probably about as many as I have eaten. Shhhh... don't tell anyone. They have been calling my name relentlessly and I've given in to their calls.

Winnie

Saturday 27th of July 2013

These are GREAT looking sandwich cookies!

Renee

Monday 29th of July 2013

Thank you Winnie!

Deanna @ DB and Jelly

Thursday 25th of July 2013

Yum! I'm a total sucker for brown butter...put it between two cookies and I'm in heaven!!

Renee

Saturday 27th of July 2013

Brown butter rules for sure. It calls out to me and I'm a total sucker for it too.

Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

Thursday 25th of July 2013

ohhhhh yes chocolate browned butter cookies, 3 of my favorite things in the world! mmmm

Renee

Saturday 27th of July 2013

It's a trio of yummy for sure!

Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes

Thursday 25th of July 2013

Wow, these are decadent Renee. Love the idea of the brown butter in the filling. I should try them asap!

Renee

Saturday 27th of July 2013

I thought brown butter would get your attention Paula. I think you love it as much as I do.