Stacked Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Soft-baked chocolate chip cookies layered with creamy vanilla frosting for a delightful handheld dessert. This recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined, then fold in 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
6. Step 6: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
7. Step 7: Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
8. Step 8: For frosting, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until smooth.
9. Step 9: Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp heavy cream; beat until fluffy.
10. Step 10: Spread about 1 tbsp frosting onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Repeat to make 8 sandwiches.
11. Step 11: Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best texture.