Here is a riff on a Martha Stewart recipe which, over the years, has morphed into this recipe that I nailed this year. The kids fought over them. My friend hoarded hers. Chewy malted chocolate cookies, perfectly respectable on their own, bookend a cream cheese almond filling. They're special and indulgent, perfect for Christmas gifts for neighbors, coworkers, and friends. They're big cookies by the time you sandwich two together with the rich filling. At our house, we would take a couple bites off one, then stick it back in the fridge for the next person to nibble on (This somehow made them taste better). If your cookies are crisp, the filling will soften them up, making them the perfect chewy soft consistency. Martha fills hers with a super chocolatey filling, which is too much chocolate for my taste. So this year, I thought, why not fill with a cream cheese peanut butter mixture reminiscent of peanut butter pie. Then, as I'm still in my "almond butter phase" (see Karma cookies) I added Justin's jarred almond butter instead. Perfection. I sprinkled the unbaked cookies with sugar and a little Maldon sea salt.