Halloween Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are classic, fun-to-make treats decorated with colored icing and candy eyeballs. Inspired by Dorie Greenspan's recipe, these cookies are crisp, rich, and filled with creamy vanilla goodness. Perfect for Halloween parties, school treats, or late-night snacks, they bring a festive twist to homemade goodies. Whether you're hosting a decorating station or gifting them, these cookies are a delightful addition to your spooky spread.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder until incorporated.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
Add the egg white to the bowl and mix until smooth, then add the vanilla and continue mixing.
Add the flour mixture and mix until a dough holds together. Transfer to a clean work surface and knead until smooth.
Divide the dough in half and form each portion into a disk. Roll each disk between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of ⅛ inch. Freeze for 1 hour.
Peel back the parchment and use a 2-inch round or fluted cutter to cut out 24 cookies from each sheet. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies, rotating the trays top to bottom and front to back, until firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely.
In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat all the filling ingredients together until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
Separate the filling into small bowls, depending on how many colors you want to make, leaving some filling white.
Spread ½ tablespoon of the filling on one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat until you have 24 sandwich cookies.
Chill the cookies for 30 minutes until the filling is firm.
Use gel food coloring, candy eyeballs, Halloween sprinkles, and edible markers to decorate the cookies as desired.
Chill the dough for at least an hour to ensure the cookies hold their shape and bake to perfection.
Set up a cookie decorating station at your Halloween party for kids and adults to enjoy.
Make the cookie dough ahead of time and freeze it to save time during busy Halloween preparations.
Wrap decorated cookies in cellophane bags with festive ribbons for gifting.
Can I use store-bought frosting for the filling?
Yes, you can use store-bought frosting if you're short on time, but homemade filling will give the cookies a richer flavor.
How long can I store these cookies?
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigerate if filled with cream cheese frosting.
Can I freeze the cookies after baking?
Yes, you can freeze the baked cookies without filling for up to 3 months. Thaw and decorate when ready to serve.
What other decorations can I use?
You can use melted chocolate, edible glitter, or themed candy to customize the cookies further.
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
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