I’m so excited to share this glorious treat with you today. Not only because it consists of brownie-cookies with salted caramel buttercream sandwiched together all whoopie-pie-like, but also because I made these for a very special blog-friend’s “Virtual” baby shower! Krissy from Krissy’s Creations is having a baby boy any day now, and though she lives too far away for an actual celebration, a few of her friends and I wanted to throw her a little “party” to celebrate the soon arrival of Baby.
I met Krissy last fall at the Foodbuzz Festival, and given that it was the day after I got engaged, and she was one of the first people I saw after it happened, I’ll always have special memories of that weekend. We both share a love for baking and I’ve loved getting to know Krissy over the last year.
In my following of Krissy’s blog, it’s become a known fact that the girl loves chocolate. Her husband Steve is more of a vanilla guy, but I know that Krissy loves anything chocolate- especially fudgy-gooey brownie. When I saw this recipe- I thought it would be perfect for her shower. Two, thick brownie-esque cookies and salty caramel filling is right up Krissy’s alley. (and mine. I ate about 5 of these.)
I was a bit skeptical of this recipe after seeing the dough. It looks more like brownie batter than cookie dough, but after baking- it turned into the most crackly, fudgy confection ever. I can’t wait to experiment with this cookie. The possibilities for fillings and mix-ins are endless!
A party isn’t a party with brownie pies alone, so check out the other lovely ladies and their creations below. Congrats Krissy and Steve!
Averie of Averie Cooks | Cinnamon Oatmeal Date Bars with Chocolate Ganache
Cassie of Bake Your Day | Red Bell Pepper & Ranch Cheese Dip
Erin of Big Fat Baker | Blueberry Punch
Jacqueline of The Dusty Baker | Kid-friendly Gluten-and-Dairy-Free Chicken Fingers
Lauren of Keep It Sweet | Baby Blue Cake Pops From Scratch
Nicole of Sweet Peony Blog | Roasted Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- 12 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder, sifted
- salted caramel creme filling:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cups confectioner sugar
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Place butter in a saucepan over low heat and gently stir until melted. Add 7 oz. of chocolate and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the eggs, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat for 15 minutes or until pale and creamy. (I know that seems like a lot, but I think that's what makes this cookie's texture.) Add in flour, baking powder, melted chocolate mixture, remaining 5 oz. of chocolate and mix just to combine. (Don't overmix.) Chill batter for 10 minutes, but not more. Dough should still be slightly gooey, but not watery.
- Spoon 2 tablespoonful of the mixture, onto parchment lined bake sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8–10 minutes or until puffed and cracked. Allow to cool completely on trays before transferring to a wire rack.
- Place softened butter in a bowl and beat until fluffy. Mix in confectioners sugar and salt, add in caramel and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting in between two cookies. Sandwich them together, and enjoy!!
Recipe adapted from: Camilla Styles
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
September 25, 2012 at 1:21 pmI’m so glad I got to meet you and Krissy last year… so sad I won’t be going to Foodbuzz this time around.
Seriously in love with these brownie pies!
Bee says
September 25, 2012 at 1:22 pmLike whoopie pies–but better! So cool!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
September 25, 2012 at 1:39 pmI so wish I could have met you both too! So happy for Krissy!! These are so fun, Audra, I adore brownies, and the salted caramel is such a great twist!
Sally says
September 25, 2012 at 1:43 pmtiny soft brownie sandwiches. I love this! I’d probably eat 5 too! Salted caramel & brownies are a match made in heaven – I swear. I could like live off of salted caramel filling/frostings. I’d just have to always buy bigger clothes lol!
realistic nutritionist says
September 25, 2012 at 2:00 pmthese look amazing!!
Annie @Annie's City Kitchen says
September 25, 2012 at 2:21 pmHow is it that I’ve never eaten a brownie whoopie pie before? This looks totally amazing!
Averie Cooks says
September 25, 2012 at 2:53 pmIve been wanting to make brownie cookies for awhile..and these look incredible! And the filling, too!!
nicole {sweet peony} says
September 25, 2012 at 5:29 pmWowww these look amazing!!! I’ve never had a brownie cookie but it sounds fantastic! These are so perfect for Krissy!
The Food Hound says
September 26, 2012 at 12:55 amSalted caramel buttercream? You have got to be kidding. Amazing! Wish someone had made these for MY baby shower, ha!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
September 26, 2012 at 1:23 amMmm these look so lovely!
Anna @ Hidden Ponies says
September 26, 2012 at 5:15 pmThese look incredible, the texture sounds perfect!
Susan P says
September 26, 2012 at 5:26 pmHow many cookies did you get from the mixture…..? Looks yummy.
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats says
September 26, 2012 at 10:49 pmIt’s so sweet how people in the bloggasphere come together and celebrate the happy moments in other blogger’s lives :)
These brownie cookie sandwiches look so good and I’ma girl that really likes fudgyness :)
Clara says
September 26, 2012 at 11:10 pmIf I don’t have a stand mixer should I use an electric beater for 15 minutes? Do you think that will still give it the right texture? Thanks :)
Audra says
September 27, 2012 at 3:08 amHey Clara! I didn’t have a stand mixer until about 2 weeks ago- so I normally would have attempted this with a hand mixer. I think it will work out fine- your hand may just get tired!
Audra says
September 27, 2012 at 3:09 amI got 12 large sandwich cookies. I will update the recipe :)
BigFatBaker says
September 27, 2012 at 3:57 amYum!! These look so tasty! Thanks for putting this all together – everyone’s recipes turned out great :)
Penny Lockhart says
September 27, 2012 at 8:50 pmI hope you mean home-made caramel sauce. I wouldn’t want to mess up a beautiful recipe llike this with commercially prepared caramel sauce.
Sarah Trimble says
September 29, 2012 at 2:59 pmsilly… that’s why the words ‘caramel sauce’ are highlighted in the recipe – it’s a link to her recipe for homemade caramel sauce – YUMMY! :o)
Audra says
September 29, 2012 at 3:04 pmHa yes- you can use the recipe for caramel sauce I’ve linked to, but honestly- if all you have is store-bought- I think it would be OK :)
Jessica |Portuguese Girl Cooks says
September 30, 2012 at 4:01 amThese look and sound awesome!
Casey says
October 1, 2012 at 4:57 pmThose look sinful!
Clara says
October 5, 2012 at 12:00 amIf anyone is wondering, I just made these using an electric beater. My arm was basically dead, but it must’ve have worked because the brownie pies are incredible!
Audra says
October 5, 2012 at 1:44 pmGood to know. I’ve killed my arm many times on heavily-mixed recipes. :)
Lisa John says
October 8, 2012 at 12:34 pmso yummy loving it. will have to prepare this for the week end, you are just a fantastic guide. Baby Shower Message for Girl
homechefforfun says
October 10, 2012 at 1:19 am8 – 10 minutes not enough. First batch dough was still raw after cooled. Second batch better with longer cooking time, but too large a portion for me, an avid chocolate lover. Will try again with much smaller “bite” size: should cook in recommended time and with very rich taste, small bites could be better.
Audra says
October 10, 2012 at 1:48 amSorry they didn’t turn out so well for you. Every oven bakes things slightly differently, so maybe yours needed a little extra time. Mine were pretty big, and done in exactly 9 minutes!
Armymom58 says
November 8, 2012 at 11:28 pmDoes anyone know how many cookies this makes? I know you have to sandwich them together, but I need to know how many I can expect from one recipe. Thanks.
Audra says
November 8, 2012 at 11:34 pmHey! The quantity totally depends on the size of the cookie. If they are small (1 1/2 inch) it will make 24. Mine were bigger and this recipe made about 18.
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Sarah says
July 6, 2013 at 12:31 pmthese are incredible! the texture of the brownie cookies is awesome. i followed the recipe exactly and was pleasantly surprised with the crinkly top and fudgy inside. i thought with the filling they might be a tad too sweet but not so. definitely making again!