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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies – Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with a fluffy, egg-free cookie dough center. These fun, handheld treats are easy to make and perfect for any cookie dough lover.
There’s something about cookie dough that brings out your inner kid—especially when it’s safe to eat and sandwiched between two soft chocolate chip cookies. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies are a double win: soft, chewy cookies on the outside and a no-bake cookie dough center tucked inside. It’s a little nostalgic, a little indulgent, and a lot of fun to eat.
If you’ve already tried my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake, you know how well cookie dough works as a dessert filling. This recipe takes that same idea and turns it into a handheld treat that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just when the craving hits.
The cookies bake up soft but sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop of filling without falling apart. And the cookie dough in the middle is made without eggs and uses heat-treated flour, so you get that classic dough flavor in a way that’s totally safe to eat.
Keep them chilled if you’re making them ahead, but let them sit out a few minutes before serving for that perfect soft-cookie-meets-creamy-filling bite. They’re rich, satisfying, and kind of hard to stop at just one.
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
- Customizable for any season – Swap in colored sprinkles, holiday M&Ms, or different chips in the dough to match any occasion.
- No fancy equipment needed – Just a bowl, a mixer, and a baking sheet—no special tools required to make these bakery-worthy cookies.
- Make-ahead friendly – These keep well in the fridge, so they’re a great dessert to prep ahead for parties, potlucks, or cookie boxes.
- They freeze beautifully – Store extras in the freezer and let them thaw a few minutes before enjoying for a grab-and-go treat anytime.
What You’ll Need
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For the Cookies
- Butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Chocolate Chips
For the Cookie Dough
- Butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- Powdered sugar
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Heavy Cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips
How To Make Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
- Make the cookie dough – Cream the butter and sugars together, then mix in the egg and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough – Scoop out cookie portions and let them chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so they bake up soft and thick.
- Bake the cookies – Bake the chilled dough until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone. Let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Heat-treat the flour – Warm the flour in the microwave or oven until it reaches 160°F, then let it cool completely before using in the filling.
- Make the cookie dough filling – Beat together the butter and sugars until fluffy, then mix in the flour, salt, cream, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips last.
- Assemble the sandwiches – Spread or scoop the cookie dough filling onto the flat side of a cooled cookie, then top with another to make a sandwich.
- Chill before serving – Store the finished cookies in the fridge so the filling can set. Let them soften slightly at room temperature before eating.
