These cookies are absolutely inspired by my love of the movie Elf, and Buddy the Elf’s love of sugar. They are over-the-top and fabulous, just like everything during the festive season should be.
Ingredients
Full North Pole Christmas cookie recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card.
For the chocolate chip cookies
- Butter.
- White sugar.
- Brown sugar.
- Eggs.
- Vanilla extract.
- Flour.
- Baking powder.
- Baking soda.
- Salt.
- Chocolate chips/chocolate chunks.
For the marshmallow fluff (alternatively use store-bought marshmallow fluff)
- Water.
- Sugar.
- Glucose.
- Egg whites.
- Cream of tartar.
- Vanilla extract.
For the cookie sandwiches
- White chocolate.
- Desiccated coconut.
- Candy canes (optional).
How to make Christmas Cookie sandwiches
- Make the cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula then add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together then mix the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Chill the dough: Cover and place the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour but ideally overnight. This allows flavor to develop and will result in a more delicious cookie.
- Bake the cookies: Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and place on parchment lined baking sheets or cookie sheets. Space them a few centimeters apart as they will spread while baking. Place in the preheated oven and allow to bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown but still a little soft in the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Make the marshmallow fluff: While the cookies are baking and cooling, make the marshmallow fluff. I used Liv for Cake’s recipe and it turned out perfectly gooey and not too sweet.
- Assemble the cookie sandwiches: Sandwich two cookies with a spoonful of marshmallow fluff. Melt the white chocolate then dip one half of the cookie sandwich in the chocolate and sprinkle with coconut. Place on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle over crushed candy canes (optional). Allow to cool and set completely then serve.
Can I make these in advance?
The cookie sandwiches can be made up to 4 days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
What else can I fill the cookie sandwiches with?
Nutella, peanut butter, even marshmallows s’more-style will work.
