Dessert: Chocolate-Caramel Sandwich Cookies

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

Ingredients

10 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
1 large egg yolk

Instructions

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 two 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. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.