Brown Sugar Cream Sandwich Cookies
These decadent sandwich cookies feature two soft, chewy molasses-forward cookies paired with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling. With a perfect balance of deep caramel notes and a subtle tang, these treats offer a sophisticated bakery-quality experience. The generous brown sugar content ensures a moist texture that stays tender, while the chilling process guarantees uniform shape and consistency. Perfectly structured for assembly, they are the ideal handheld dessert for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 32
- Yield: 12 sandwiches
- Category: Deserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 ounces full-fat block cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure uniform thickness.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Pipe or spread the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling. Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading during the bake. Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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