Chocolate Confetti Sandwich Cookies

I hope that you all had a great weekend. I whipped up these sandwich cookies to try something different. These chocolate confetti sandwich cookies are bright and the perfect combination of chocolate and vanilla. There is something for everybody in this recipe. The cookies remind me of the texture of a whoopie pie. They are soft and chewy.

The frosting is a cream cheese frosting that compliments the chocolate flavor of the cookies well. The  outer layer of the frosting is covered in colorful sprinkles. These cookies would be great for a holiday party if you can find the green and red sprinkles to use.


Chocolate Confetti Sandwich Cookies

Yield: 12 sandwich cookies

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar divided
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup sprinkles


Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield-fills 12 sandwich cookies

1-8 ounce package of cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups granulated sugar


Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

For the cookies:

1. In a medium sized bowl whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
2. In a small bowl melt unsalted butter in microwave. Set aside to cool.
3. Pour granulated sugar into another medium sized bowl. Pour melted butter into the sugar and mix until combined.
4. Whisk eggs, one at a time, into butter mixture until combined.
5. Pour flour mixture into butter mixture and whisk until combined.
6. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet
7. Bake cookie for 8-12 minutes.
8. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
9. Remove cookies from cookie sheet and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.


For the cream cheese frosting:

1. In stand mixer using paddle attachment beat butter and cream cheese on low to medium speed until smooth.
2. Add pure vanilla extract and beat until blended.
3. Gradually beat in 2 cups of granulated sugar.
4. Spread frosting flat on one cookie and place another cookie on top.
5. Roll cookie sideways in a bowl of sprinkles until frosting is covered in sprinkles.

As you can see these sandwich cookies are full of frosting, which makes for a great tasting cookie. You will get a taste of frosting in each bite. The texture of the cookie is light and airy. Have a great Monday. What is your favorite dessert to make with sprinkles?


If you try this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below, or take a photo and tag it on Instagram or Twitter with #savorthebaking!



Notes:

Recipe adapted from Bitz & Giggles 



Savor The Baking,
Chineka