I don’t make ridiculously lofty claims around here, like “the best recipe that ever existed.” But I’ll give it to you straight: THESE RECIPES WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Right now, I’m having a hard time thinking of any dessert that even comes close to the insanity of a perfect cookie sandwich.
1. Lace Sandwich Cookies
If you’re a toffee lover like me, then you know it’s insanely delicious. But you also know it can be a real workout for your teeth, which is a bummer. Good news: I have the solution.
These lace cookies are all about toffee and chocolate. Each super thin and lacey cookie is so buttery, nutty, and perfectly caramelized. They’re just SO good.
Slathered with some melted chocolate, they become this chewy, crispy, and altogether wonderful treat.
2. Colossal Snickerdoodle Cookie Sandwich
If a cookie the size of your hand sounds like way too much, just keep on scrolling. But if that sounds AMAZING, then you absolutely need to try these snickerdoodle sandwiches.
They are jam-packed with cinnamon sugar goodness, and the only real difference here is the size (and that filling, of course).
Stuffed with a heavenly mix of marshmallow, cinnamon, and cream cheese frosting, PLUS caramel, these are about as sinfully delicious as it gets.
3. Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
You know how the book is always better than the movie? Well, the same thing goes for homemade goodies versus the store-bought kind.
No offense to Little Debbie, but these homemade oatmeal cream pies are on another level.
They’re so soft and chewy, with just a little crispiness on the outside. And that filling is a sweet, creamy vanilla buttercream that just melts in your mouth. They’re buttery and just so, so good.
4. Coconut Macaroons: Cookies and Sandwiches
Coconut macaroons are one of my all-time favorite cookies. And this cookie sandwich recipe takes that yummy treat and just kicks it up a notch.
Between the sweet, chewy coconut and the rich chocolate ganache, they are like a macaroon and a macaron had a delicious baby.
5. Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate, on more chocolate, with even more chocolate… is there anything better? I don’t think so. That means these cookies are basically perfect in every way!
Each sandwich has two soft cocoa cookies filled up with a rich chocolate ganache. It is a total chocolate lover’s dream.
6. Devil’s Food Whoopie Pie
These devil’s food whoopie pies are just sinfully delicious. And thanks to some cake mix and store-bought frosting, they are also ridiculously easy to whip up!
All you need is a box of Devil’s Food cake mix, some eggs, and canola oil. The cookies come out soft, chocolatey, and taste just like the OG whoopie pies.
Then you sandwich some pre-made cream cheese frosting in the middle and roll them in fun sprinkles. They’re just delightful, and everyone is going to love them.
7. Orange Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
I completely adore Terry’s Chocolate Oranges and seriously wish they were around all year. There’s just something so special about that combination of bright citrus and smooth, dark chocolate, and these little cookies prove it.
The sugar cookies are light and citrusy, bursting with fresh orange zest. On the other side of the flavor coin, the filling is rich, dark, and decadent. Put them together and you get something enchanting and delicious!
8. Viennese Whirls
These are, without a doubt, my favorite cookie sandwiches. They feature buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies filled with a bright, sweet, fruity jam (and sometimes vanilla buttercream too!). They are absolutely perfect!
They taste just like a strawberry shortcake, but the cookie part is… well, a cookie! If you’re not a huge strawberry fan, that’s okay!
You can use any jam, jelly, or marmalade you love. Or go in a totally different direction and add some chocolate or nut butter. Either way, these are totally addicting!
9. Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
Classic red velvet cake in a cookie? Yes, please! These little beauties are perfect for Valentine’s Day but honestly, they’ll satisfy a craving any time of the year.
Each cookie has that signature touch of chocolate and vanilla, plus that wonderfully sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. If you want a truly luxe experience, add a dollop of dark chocolate ganache.
10. Chocolate Peppermint Cream Sandwich Cookies
These holiday-ready cookies are just so delicious. Picture taking an Oatmeal Creme Pie and a Thin Mint and mashing them together. That’s kind of what this recipe is like.
These cookies have that chewy, soft outside and the sweet, creamy filling of an Oatmeal Creme Pie. But they also have the chocolatey, minty perfection of a Thin Mint. Yum!
11. Ginger Sandwich Cookies
These tempting little cookies are all sugar, spice, and everything nice. They feature a marshmallow creme filling and ginger-spiced molasses cookie shells, and they are absolutely superb.
12. Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies
If you are a big fan of Golden Oreos, then these cookie sandwiches are for you. They’re light, buttery, and so warm with vanilla flavor.
A tiny bit of lemon juice brightens everything up beautifully.
13. Fudge-Filled Double Cruncher Cookies
If you’re a fan of desserts that are packed with texture, flavor, and just pure happiness, you absolutely HAVE to try these. The cookies are soft, crunchy, and chewy all at once.
Cornflakes, oats, and coconut give them their fantastic texture, while butter and two kinds of sugar bring tons of flavor.
Filled with a soft, silky, and tangy chocolate fudge frosting, they are super-duper indulgent, and every bite is just heavenly.
14. Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
O-M-G, these churro ice cream sandwiches are beyond delicious. You start with two cinnamon-sugary, flaky, crispy, and perfectly golden churros.
Then, you add a layer of sweet vanilla ice cream right in the middle. Perfection! For a fun take on the Spanish classic churros con chocolate, try using chocolate ice cream.
15. Vegan Shortbread Cookie Sandwich
Vegan cookies and cakes have made huge strides in the last few years. With so many dairy-free ingredients available, it’s easier than ever to make something tender, tasty, and for everyone to enjoy.
These vegan shortbread cookie sandwiches are no exception. The chocolate shortbread cookies are chewy and sweet, and that luscious dark chocolate ganache is rich and totally sinful.
16. Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich
This list kicks off with a classic for a reason. They are just so super-duper tasty! You’ll start with two chewy chocolate chip cookies and fill them with a dollop of creamy vanilla buttercream.
They’re sweet, buttery, and absolutely perfect for sharing. Or not… your choice.
17. Keto Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches
Low-carb cookies?! WHAT!? Well, that is exactly what these keto-friendly peanut butter cookie sandwiches are. They are flourless, free of refined sugar, high in good fats, and have some protein.
Oh, and did I mention they’re delicious? Because they are. They’re also chocolatey and packed with peanut butter flavor, making them the perfect way to treat yourself while sticking to your diet.
18. Occhio di Bue/Italian Sandwich Cookies
These Italian cookies totally hit the spot. They are sweet, easy, and super customizable! The cookie shells are made with a simple shortbread. Then, they get filled with your choice of filling.
Jam and ganache are the most popular options, but you can use whatever tastes great to you. You can also add things like zests, extracts, and teas to flavor the dough, though you might need to play around to get the consistency just right.
A fantastic combination is Earl Grey shortbread with lime curd!
19. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Bring some autumn goodness into your kitchen with these pumpkin whoopie pies.
Each sweet treat is bursting with fresh pumpkin flavor, warming spices, and a velvety smooth vanilla buttercream. They are so soft and moist, they’re practically cake.
20. Chocolate Cherry Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate and cherry is another fantastic flavor combo that we all know and love. The chocolate cookies are so soft and chewy, with an amazing mouthfeel.
They get filled with a sweet maraschino cherry buttercream. These sandwich cookies are dark, rich, and feel completely sinful. You are going to love them!
21. Nutella Sandwich Cookies
I am a total sucker for hazelnut desserts, and these Nutella cookies definitely fit the bill. The cookie shell is soft, chewy, and so deliciously nutty.
And it’s STUFFED with hazelnut spread. It just doesn’t get any better than that! If you love hazelnuts as much as I do, try adding some chopped nuts around the edges for extra crunch.
22. Homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer treat. They are also excellent in the fall, winter, or spring… clearly, I just love them.
This recipe gives you chewy, thick, and delicious chocolate cookies that are already super yummy on their own. The best part, though, is that you can fill them with any ice cream you want.
I’m a huge fan of raspberry ripple!
23. Banana Almond Whoopie Pies
If you can’t decide between banana bread and cookies… just don’t. These banana almond whoopie pies are the best of both worlds.
Each cookie is made with ripe bananas, almond meal, and spices, which makes them soft, cakey, and a lot like banana bread.
They’re filled with a sweet vanilla cream cheese frosting too, so you know they’re as scrumptious as can be. And they’re gluten-free!
24. Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies
Say hello to the holidays with these festive cookies! They taste like snow-covered, mint-chocolate heaven and they look just like Christmas.
This simple drop cookie recipe gives you deliciously chocolatey, soft cookies filled with a delicious, candy-cane striped peppermint buttercream. In short: they’re fantastic!
The only way they could be more festive is if you added some chopped candy canes around the edges.
25. Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches
These funfetti cookie sandwiches are great for kids and grown-ups alike! They are fun, colorful, and gloriously sweet.
Since they’re simple sugar cookies, they are the kind of treat that will please any palette. Filled with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, these little babies couldn’t look any cuter if they tried!
26. Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
These chocolate mint sandwich cookies are festive as heck. The soft chocolate cookies are filled with a sweet peppermint buttercream that’s super refreshing.
For some extra holiday fun, you can color the frosting red or green!
27. Key Lime Pie Sandwich Cookies
Take a trip to the Florida Keys with every bite of these soft and sweet cookie sandwiches that taste just like the signature pie.
I mean, Graham Cracker cookies filled with lime buttercream… does it get any better? If you like things really tart, add a dollop of key lime curd to the frosting.
28. Viennese Finger Sandwich Biscuits
If you are a fan of Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies, then you will absolutely enjoy these. They are crispy and buttery biscuit cookies filled with chocolate buttercream.
Every bite starts with a delicious crunch from the biscuit. Then, you hit that sweet, creamy chocolate frosting.
The whole thing just melts in your mouth, and they’re even better with a sweet caramel latte on the side.
29. No-Bake Black Forest Cookies
Here is another fantastic example of chocolate and cherry—and they are perfect for when you need a dessert in a hurry. You start with pre-made chocolate wafer cookies and fill them with a blend of sweetened cream cheese and cherry pie filling.
Then, you drizzle them with warm chocolate ganache. They come together so quickly, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven. So, basically, they are the perfect summer cookie sandwich!
30. Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pie
Lemon and blueberry are a super flavor combination that you will find in cakes, muffins, sweet breads, pancakes, and these delicious whoopie pies.
Each cake-like cookie is lemony and bursting with fresh blueberries. They’re dense and moist, just like a muffin top! But, wait, there’s more!
Two of those tasty cookies are squished around a tart, lemony cream cheese frosting. They’re bright, juicy, fruity, and the absolute embodiment of summer.