Elevate your cookie game with this list of irresistible sandwich cookies. From Linzer cookies to copycat Nutter Butters, you are sure to find a new favorite cookie on this list!
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for new delicious treats to satisfy your sweet cravings. Today, I’ve been thinking about sandwich cookies and I have a list of mouthwatering recipes that are sure to become instant favorites in your kitchen!
But first, some sandwich cookie history
Don’t worry, I won’t bore you with all of the details, but there is one interesting tale in the world of sandwich cookies…
The most iconic sandwich cookie, Oreo, debuted in the United States in 1912 but it wasn’t the first sandwich cookie in the US. Yep, the Hydrox cookie predates the Oreo by four years.
However, despite having a 4 year lead, they struggled to market the treats and Oreo stole the hearts (and stomachs) of American snackers.
The Hydrox was discontinued in 1999 and then reintroduced in 2015. This is why many people believe that Hydrox is a knockoff of Oreo instead of the other way around!
Sandwich cookie combinations
Personally, I’m glad that Oreo has done so well because they have come up with some of the most amazing sandwich cookie combinations like Pumpkin Spice and even Fruity Crisp.
When it comes to making your own sandwich cookies, the possibilities are endless. You can use all sorts of cookies, from soft and chewy to crisp and crunchy. Some popular choices include chocolate chip, oatmeal, sugar cookies, and even shortbread.
As for fillings, well, that’s where the fun really begins! You can go classic with buttercream or cream cheese frosting, or get creative with jams, nut butters, or even marshmallow fluff. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creating your perfect sandwich cookie masterpiece!
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get baking. Who knows, maybe you’ll come up with a recipe that knocks Oreo off the top of the sandwich cookie list! Scroll down for some inspiration…
Sandwich Cookies
From Linzer cookies to copycat Nutter Butters, you are sure to find a new favorite cookie on this list of irresistible sandwich cookies!
Dulce De Leche Cookies
Two delicious buttery cookies with dulce de leche in the middle! Shredded coconut is pressed around the edges for extra flavor. They may look fancy, but they're really easy to make!
Linzer Cookies
Discover the charm of Linzer cookies: a perfect blend of delicate almond flavors and sweet fruit jam. Learn how to bake these classic Austrian treats at home!
S'mores Cookie Sandwiches
You don't have to make a fire for these irresistible cookies (unless you want to)! They have all the yummy flavors of a toasted chocolate-filled s'more, but in delicious sandwich cookie form.
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These double chocolate sandwich cookies have a soft, chocolatey cookie filled with rich chocolate ganache, making every bite a chocolate lover's dream! If you like these, you should check out my chocolate thumbprint cookies.
Billionaire Alfajores with Toasted Coconut
This delightful recipe combines millionaire shortbread bars with alfajores (a dulche de leche sandwich cookie). Just look at them! I can see why this combination takes them up from a millionaire to a billionaire.
Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies
These soft baked cookies put a fun spin on a traditional favorite! Enjoy the delicious combination of vanilla buttercream sandwiched between two cinnamon and sugar cookies. If you want more, check out my white chocolate snickerdoodles dipped in toffee!
Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate chip buttercream sandwich cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious! You'll love the recipe, filled with a creamy and rich buttercream frosting.
Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
These peanut-shaped cookies with creamy peanut butter frosting filling resemble your favorite store-bought treats, but they're even tastier. I know, I didn't think was possible either!
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
This recipe for chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies is perfect for the holidays! These are easy to make, and everyone loves them.
Apple and Honey Sandwich Cookies
Tender cookies sandwiched together with a sweet and flavorful apple honey filling. The perfect blend of seasonal flavors and tradition for Rosh Hashanah.
Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches
Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches are bursting with colorful sprinkles and filled with a deliciously light and fluffy cream cheese frosting. The blend of granulated and brown sugars gives these cookies a soft and chewy texture that's just right.
Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
Indulge in these hazelnut chocolate macarons—soft and fudgy, they are filled with a rich Nutella ganache. You also get a little crunch from the chopped hazelnuts sprinkled over a drizzle of melted chocolate!
Pumpkin Linzer Cookies
These pumpkin butter linzer cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're soft, buttery, and great for a fall dessert.
Red Velvet Oreos Recipe
A delightfully red twist on classic Oreo cookies. Two crunchy, crispy red velvet cookies filled with cream that tastes just like the original!
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
These tasty gingerbread sandwich cookies are soft and chewy with just the right amount of spice, and they're filled with an amazing buttercream frosting.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
These large, thick chocolate cookies are packed with a creamy peanut butter buttercream filling. Chocolate & peanut butter fans beware - these are incredibly tempting and you may want to eat them all!
Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Lemony buttercream frosting nestled between two buttery lemon sugar cookies. Bursting with flavor, these cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies
These hot cocoa sandwich cookies feature homemade marshmallow fluff filling! It's like enjoying a comforting mug of hot cocoa combined with rich dark chocolate cookies.
Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
Each bite of these sandwich cookies is pure delight. The oatmeal cookies paired with the creamy marshmallow filling are so irresistible you may need to make a double batch!
Maple Cream Sandwich Cookies
These maple cookies with maple cream filling only have five ingredients. Bonus? They are sugar, gluten, and grain-free! Perfect for a low carb diet.
Nutella Oreos
Way before they released chocolate hazelnut Oreos in 2018, Dorothy made this homemade version. Personally, I like these better because you can get the exact ratio of cookie to filling that you want!
Oreo Macarons
Turn your favorite store-bought classics into something even more decadent with these delicate Oreo macarons made using the French macarons method.
Key Lime Sandwich Cookies
Tangy key lime butter cookies paired with a fruity raspberry buttercream. With this delightful blend of flavors, they make a sweet treat any time of year!
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
These semi-homemade cookies are super easy to make with a couple of shortcuts: yellow cake mix and a jar of cream cheese frosting!
Vanilla Macarons
These dainty treats showcase vanilla in a macaron shell and in the vanilla white chocolate ganache layer. These are great for when you might want a sweet yet adorable dessert—I'm thinking they'd be perfect for a bridal shower!
Chocolate Butterscotch Sandwich Cookies
These delectable homemade treats feature rich chocolate cookies filled with a luscious butterscotch filling, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and decadence in every bite.
Brownie Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies
Pairing chewy, brownie-like cookies with a fluffy, creamy chocolate chip cookie dough frosting creates a deliciously fun combination. I'm sure you will agree!
If you like this combo, you will also enjoy my chocolate chip brownie cookies!
Pistachio & Cranberry Linzer Cookies
This recipe is a unique twist—the classic Linzer cookie has pieces of pistachio and cranberry baked in and the whole cookie is Vegan!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies
Indulge in the timeless combo of peanut butter and jelly nestled between two soft, sweet cookies. These are guaranteed to become your new favorite!
Strawberry Lemonade Sandwich Cookies
This spring cookie recipe bursts with fruity flavors. Enjoy buttery and crispy strawberry shortbread cookies filled with zesty lemon filling for a delightfully fruity treat!
Which of these sandwich cookies do you want to try first? Let me know in the comments and then check out these other amazing cookie recipes: