Brownie Caramel Sandwich Cookies

SO these may or may not be the best dang cookies I have ever eaten. I can't even begin to explain to you how good they are. What really makes these is the soft brownie-like texture of the cookie. You bite in and the edge is just slightly chewy, but then the center is ohmygoodnessgracious HEAVENLY. Like, I would just make the brownie cookies on their own. But, I'm cailin and I find enjoyment in creating little wondrous diabetes infused treats. So what happens is, you take one of those cookies, slather on some gooey caramel, and then take another cookie and you SMOOSH it right on top. Oh yeah. If you're one of those people who doesn't like things too sweet (like my dad, even though he will still scarf a few of these down) then just don't make them into sandwiches, no biggie.

Brownie Caramel Sandwich Cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 1/4 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (I used hersheys special dark)
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chunks
• 1 bag caramels, melted
• 1 tbsp. cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs, sugars, and cocoa powder on high speed for about 5 minutes or until doubled in volume.
4. Add in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla on medium speed until combined.
5. Reduce speed to low and add in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chunks, then with a cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake for ten minutes, until the tops looked crackled but the interior is soft and under baked.
8. To make the cookie sandwiches, cool the cookies on the cookie sheet, and melt the caramels and cream in the microwave for one minute.
9. Spread about a tablespoon of caramel on the bottom of one cookie and then top with another.