Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Chocolate Cookies:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Sift Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Roll and Cut:
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a round biscuit cutter or a small glass to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set. They will firm up as they cool.
For the Filling:
8. Prepare the Filling:
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the filling is smooth and well combined.
9. Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled, spread a layer of the filling on the bottom of one cookie and top it with another cookie to make a sandwich.
10. Enjoy your homemade chocolate sandwich cookies! While they won’t be exactly like Oreo cookies, they’ll be a delicious homemade alternative.