These Special Chocolate Chip Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines the comfort of classic cookies with the indulgence of chocolate-dipped confections. Made with Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip mix for a reliable, buttery base, these cookies are baked until golden and tender. The magic happens when they are assembled into sandwiches using melted chocolate-flavored candy coating as the adhesive. Half-dipped in the remaining coating and sprinkled with chopped natural almonds, they offer a beautiful contrast of textures: soft, chewy cookie, smooth chocolate, and crisp nuts. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gifts, or a special afternoon snack, these sandwiches bring a homemade elegance to any occasion. They are easy to prepare but look professionally crafted.
Special Chocolate Chip Sandwiches
Description
These Special Chocolate Chip Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines the comfort of classic cookies with the indulgence of chocolate-dipped confections. Made with Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip mix for a reliable, buttery base, these cookies are baked until golden and tender. The magic happens when they are assembled into sandwiches using melted chocolate-flavored candy coating as the adhesive. Half-dipped in the remaining coating and sprinkled with chopped natural almonds, they offer a beautiful contrast of textures: soft, chewy cookie, smooth chocolate, and crisp nuts. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gifts, or a special afternoon snack, these sandwiches bring a homemade elegance to any occasion. They are easy to prepare but look professionally crafted.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (191ðC).
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In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, contents of the buttery flavor packet, egg, and water.
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Stir until thoroughly blended and a soft dough forms.
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Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, spaced 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
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Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute, then transfer to cooling racks.
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Allow cookies to cool completely.
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Place chocolate candy coating in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
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Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of melted coating on the bottom of one cookie.
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Top with a second cookie and press gently to form a sandwich.
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Repeat with remaining cookies to form 18 sandwiches.
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Dip one-third of each sandwich into the remaining melted coating.
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Sprinkle the dipped portion with chopped almonds.
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Place on cooling racks and allow coating to set completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.4g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 2.2g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store cookies between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
If the chocolate coating becomes too thick while melting, add a few drops of vegetable oil to thin it out.
For easier handling, you can chill the assembled sandwiches in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before dipping.
