Name: Chocolate Cookies with Salted Caramel Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 5 cookie sandwiches
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional); 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup milk; For rolling: 1/2 cup sugar (coarse or granulated sugar is fine); 1 cup HERSHEY’S Kitchens Sea Salt Caramel Chips; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature