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Brownie Cookie Sandwiches

Adapted from Bake or Break
Dense, fudgey cookies encasing a soft cream cheese filing. A rich, but not too sweet, treat that you'll be hiding for yourself!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Course Dessert
Servings 15 cookie sandwiches

Ingredients
  

Brownie Cookies

  • 1-1/2 c. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2-1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 to 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Brownie Cookies

  • Place chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and in the microwave in 30-second increments until the butter and chocolate has melted when stirred. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar and eggs until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the chocolate mixture and mix well. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes to let it firm up.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Using a tablespoonful of dough at a time, roll the dough into balls and place on the prepared pans. Flatten the top of each cookie slightly.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges appear done but the centers are still soft. Cool on pans for 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth. Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix well. Add more sugar to reach the desired consistency and flavor.
  • Spread the frosting on the bottoms of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form cookie sandwiches. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Baking, Brownie, Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Cookies, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Frosting, Homemade, Recipe
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