Best 5 Caramel Cookie Sandwiches Recipes

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Calling all cookie lovers: you're in for a decadent treat! These caramel cookie sandwiches feature chewy, gooey caramel sandwiched between two soft and flavorful cookies. With a hint of salt to balance out the sweetness, these cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

But that's not all! This article also includes a variety of other irresistible cookie recipes, so you're sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic chocolate chip cookies to funfetti cookies and even gluten-free peanut butter cookies, there's a recipe here for everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a delightful cookie-baking adventure!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL SANDWICH COOKIES



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Small and crunchy cookies surround decadent caramel -- then it's all blanketed in rich white chocolate. Talk about a sweet treat!

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 cup sugar
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
0.667 cup pecan pieces
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut up
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 Shortcut Caramel Filling
6 ounce white chocolate baking squares (with cocoa butter), chopped, or white baking pieces
24 purchased caramels
0.25 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a food processor combine sugar and salt. Cover and process until fine and powdery. Add pecans; cover and process until finely ground. Add butter and vanilla; cover and process with on/off pulses until the butter is smooth. Add flour; cover and process just until a soft dough begins to form around the blade. Remove dough from processor and knead briefly to evenly mix.
  • Shape dough into a 12x2-1/2 inch rectangle. Wrap and chill rectangle about 2 hours or until dough is firm enough to slice.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut rectangle into about 1/4-inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden, rotating pans from front to back about halfway through baking time. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool.
  • Spread Shortcut Caramel Filling onto the bottom sides of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, bottom sides down, to make sandwiches.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl microwave white baking chocolate, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring every 30 seconds. Dip one end of each sandwich cookie into melted chocolate. Place cookies on waxed paper. Let stand until chocolate is set. Shortcut Caramel Filling
  • In a small saucepan combine caramels and whipping cream; cook and stir over low heat until just melted. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 81 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP SANDWICH COOKIES



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These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to add a little peanut butter to the filling too. -Lauren Reiff, East Earl, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
FILLING:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/3 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then honey and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature., Beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons filling onto bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Categories     dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 16 cookies; 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

Heaping 1 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
Heaping 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch fine sea salt
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped caramel candies
1 quart premium vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups chopped pretzels

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Cream the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until it gets lighter in color. (You could also beat the butter by hand.) Slowly add in the sugars and keep beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add your egg and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture using the low speed, then mix in the chocolate chips and caramel candies.
  • Drop the dough onto your baking sheets using a 1 1/2-inch (1/2-ounce) ice cream scoop. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart. Press down on the dough balls to flatten them to about 3 inches around. Pop in the oven and bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes, and then let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Now to make the ice cream sandwiches. Line baking sheets with foil. Use a 2 1/2-inch ice cream scoop to drop the ice cream onto the flat half of half your cookies. Cover the ice cream with the remaining cookies. Get the ice cream oozed out to the edges of the cookies by pressing them together gently. Roll the sides of the ice cream sandwiches in the crushed pretzels, making sure the pretzels stick. Place on the prepared baking sheets lined and freeze until ready to serve, at least a half hour.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE



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A petite sandwich cookie with salted caramel and chocolate ganache.

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Diamond Crystal® Salt

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling
10 caramels (wrappers removed)
⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
  • Whisk together flour, Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Form in 2 balls. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out each ball to 1/4 inch thickness on a sheet of waxed paper sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Cut out circles or little shapes using a small 1 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Note: If dough becomes too soft when rolling out, place back in the refrigerator.)
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove cookies and place on wire rack to cool.
  • Salted Caramel Filling: Use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Remove wrappers from caramels. Add caramels, Diamond Crystal® Fine Sea Salt, and heavy whipping cream to measuring cup. Microwave using 20-second intervals, for approximately 1 minute. Stir after each interval.
  • Chocolate Ganache: Use a 1 cup measuring cup. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Microwave until the cream starts to bubble. (Approximately 25-30 seconds.) Remove the heavy cream from the microwave. Add chocolate chips. Let the mixture rest for 2 minutes. Then stir with a spoon until smooth.
  • To make sandwich cookies, add 1/2 teaspoon of caramel and 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate ganache to the bottom side of half the cookies. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL SANDWICH COOKIES



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These bite-size sandwich cookies are perfect for a Halloween party or a lunchbox treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup Caramel Sauce for Chocolate Pudding Cakes, cooled
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until pale and fluffy; stir in egg yolk.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a dough forms. Drop dough by level teaspoons, 1 inch apart, onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are puffed and cracked, about 8 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Remove sheets from oven and tap firmly on a counter to flatten cookies. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely. (To store, keep in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
  • Make frosting: In a bowl, beat together caramel and butter with a wooden spoon until smooth; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting on flat sides of half the cookies and top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your cookies.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from making the cookies soggy.
  • Use a variety of fillings. You can use anything from classic caramel to chocolate ganache or even fruit preserves.

Conclusion:

Caramel cookie sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these caramel cookie sandwiches a try.

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