Vanilla Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Filling

These Vanilla Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Filling are fun to make and to eat! The buttery vanilla cookies are sandwiched with rich & creamy chocolate ganache to make the perfect cookie sandwich.

Chocolate & Vanilla Cookie Sandwiches

If you are a fan of cookies you will love these vanilla sandwich cookies! Chocolate and vanilla are staple baking ingredients that you can use to make many different sweet treats. This easy cookie recipe celebrates these classic baking favors that complement each other beautifully.

I love baking with chocolate ganache. It is so simple and decadent to use in all sorts of recipes. If you are also a fan of chocolate ganache, be sure to check out my Easy Chocolate Ganache Tart recipe! Using chocolate ganache to sandwich two delicious vanilla cookies together is my new favorite way to eat chocolate ganache - and my new favorite way to eat cookies!

These vanilla chocolate cookie sandwiches are super fun and easy to make. This is a great cookie recipe to make with kids. They will love getting their hands covered in chocolate and sweet cookie dough.

What is a sandwich cookie?

A sandwich cookie consists of two cookies with a filling in the middle that sandwiches them together. The cookies can be all kinds of cookies of different flavors. It is best to use a sturdy and crisp cookie to make a cookie sandwich. The fillings in between the two cookies can be all sorts of yummy things, like buttercream, chocolate ganache, cream cheese, jam, peanut butter, caramel, lemon curd, ice cream, etc.

Why you will love this vanilla cookie sandwich recipe

• Delicious vanilla cookies. These cookies are sweet and buttery and full of yummy vanilla flavor. The cookies bake deliciously crisp, which is perfect when paired with the soft, creamy chocolate filling.
• Creamy chocolate filling. The chocolate ganache filling for this recipe is rich and creamy with a deep chocolate flavor. It really is the star of the show and if you are a choclate lover then this is definetly the recipe for you.
• Easy to make. Sandwich cookies might seem like a fancy traet, but they are actually suprisingly simple to make. Both the cookies and the chocolate filling are easy to make with just a few simple instructions using pantry-staple ingredients. These cookies are simple enough for kids to make!
• Freezer friendly. These sandwich cookies are great for freezing! The raw cookie dough can be frozen for later use, the baked cookies can be frozen and then assembled later, or the assembled cookie sandwiches can be frozen to be enjoyed at a later time.

Ingredient Notes

Vanilla Cookies

• Butter. With these cookies, butter is a key ingredient so quality matters. Try to use the best butter you can find. I prefer using unsalted butter for this recipe - so if you are using salted butter, omit the extra salt that the recipe calls for. It is best to use room temperature butter that is softened but still slightly cool to the touch.
• Caster sugar. Or baker's sugar, adds the perfect touch of sweetness to these cookies with an end result that is not too sweet. You can substitute the castor sugar with granulated sugar - it will just affect the final texture of the cookie.
• Large eggs. The eggs in this recipe gives the vanilla cookies richness and structure. Keep your eggs on the countertop for about an hour before baking so they are at room temperature when you use them.
• Vanilla extract. This important ingredient is what gives these cookies their delicious vanilla flavor. Use the best vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste that you can for best results.
• Salt. The salt in these cookies helps to balance out and enhance the yummy flavors.
• Flour. All-purpose flour makes the perfect base for these crisp cookies. Too much flour can create a dry, crumbly cookie so be sure to measure the flour as accurately as possible. 

Chocolate Filling

• Heavy cream. It is best to use fresh heavy cream to make a rich and creamy chocolate ganache.
• Dark chocolate. Use the best quality dark chocolate you can and be sure to chop your choclate very finely as this is crucial to making a successful smooth and thick chocolate ganache.

How To Make Easy Vanilla Cookie Sandwiches

To make these easy cookie sandwiches you will need to make the vanilla cookies, make the chocolate ganache, and then assemble the yummy cookie sandwiches. These three simple processes are easy and fun to do.

Make The Vanilla Cookies

1. The cookies are made by creaming the butter in a large mixing bowl until it is smooth and creamy.
2. Then add the sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt and beat until well combined.
3. Next, add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
4. Once the cookie dough is ready, lightly flour your hands, work surface, and a rolling pin. Evenly roll the dough out to a 5mm thickness.
5. Refrigerate the rolled-out dough for at least an hour.
6. Once chilled, use a cookie cutter to cut dough into desired shapes.
7. Arrange the cookies on a lined baking sheet 5cm apart. Bake the cookies for 8 - 12 minutes at 180ºC/375ºF, or until lightly golden brown.

Make The Chocolate Filling

1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over a medium-high heat.
2. Once the cream reaches a gentle simmer, remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl.
3. Let the hot cream and chocolate sit for 2 - 3 minutes. Then stir until well combined and allow the ganache to cool and thicken, this should take about 30 minutes.

Assemble The Cookie Sandwiches

1. To assemble the cookie sandwiches, spread some of the cooled chocolate ganache onto the flat side of one cookie.
2. Sandwich with another cookie, and then repeat the processs with all the remaining cookies.

How To Store Cookie Sandwiches

Storing

You can store any leftover cookies in a sealed airtight container or bag on the counter for 2 days, or in the fridge for 5 - 6 days. These cookie sandwiches will stay fresher in the fridge.

Freezing

• Freezing Cookie Dough:

I love freezing extra cookie dough because that way I can pop some cookies in the oven whenever I want! To freeze cookie dough all you have to do is roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on parchment paper. Place the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes. Once the cookie dough balls have firmed up, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. The cookie dough will keep for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake them, simply bake the cookies as directed in the recipe with a couple of extra minutes of baking time.

• Freezing Baked Cookies:

If you want to freeze the already baked sugar cookies for assembling later, allow them to cool completely and then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Placing them in a single layer may help to avoid any cookies breaking. Cookies will keep well for up to 2 months in the freezer. Once ready to eat, simply thaw them completely at room temperature and then add the ganache filling and enjoy!

• Freezing Assembled Cookie Sandwiches

Another option is to freeze the cookies sandwiches after you’ve assembled them with their filling. To do this, place the cookie sandwiches in a single layer in a freezer-safe container and separate each layer with wax paper. Once ready to enjoy, take the cookies out of the freezer and thaw them at room temperature. This should take about 30 - 50 minutes.

CAN THE COOKIE DOUGH BE MADE IN ADVANCE?

Yes it can! Wrap the vanilla cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and then store in an airtight container or bag. The sealed dough can then be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

I hope you love these Vanilla Sandwich Cookies as much as I do. And follow me on Instagram for more delcious recipes! :)

More Cookie Recipes To Try

• Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter & Choc Chip Oatmeal Cookies
• Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches
• White Chocolate & Cranberry Sugar Cookies
• Healthy Double Chocolate Cookies

This post was made in collaboration with Kitchen Inspire.