Valentine Sandwich Cookies

These Valentine Sandwich Cookies are soft chocolate cookies shaped like hearts and filled with a sweet pink cream. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, gifting, or baking with kids. The rich cocoa cookies stay tender, and the creamy filling adds just the right sweetness. They look fancy but are very easy to make at home.

Ingredients

For the chocolate cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  For the pink cream filling:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
• Pink food coloring

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4: Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 5: Make the Pink Filling
In a bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and pink food coloring.
Beat until creamy and spreadable.

Step 6: Assemble the Sandwich Cookies
Spread or pipe the pink filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
Repeat with remaining cookies.

Variations

• Use strawberry extract instead of vanilla in the filling for extra flavor
• Roll the cookie edges in sprinkles for a festive look
• Make them gluten-free using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with milk or hot cocoa
• Package in clear bags for Valentine gifts
• Add to a Valentine dessert platter with brownies and sugar cookies

Prep Time / Cooking Time / Total Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Conclusion

These Valentine Sandwich Cookies are cute, chocolatey, and filled with a creamy pink center that makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day. They are easy enough for beginners and impressive enough for sharing with loved ones.