Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla-Cream Filling Recipe

Name: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla-Cream Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa (recommended: Dutch-processed); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 large egg; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa (recommended: Dutch-processed)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 large egg
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Set 2 racks in the middle and upper third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
2
In a food processor or the bowl of an electric mixer, thoroughly mix together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3
While pulsing or on low speed, add the butter, then the egg.
4
Process or beat until the dough is thoroughly blended and massed together.
5
Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto nonstick or parchment-lined cookie sheets at 2-inch intervals.
6
With moistened fingers, round out the cookies and flatten them a little.
7
Bake for 9 minutes, turning the pans once for even baking, until the cookies are set.
8
Set the cookie sheets on a rack to cool.
9
Vanilla-Cream Filling: Put the butter and shortening in a mixing bowl and, at low speed, gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, until blended.
10
Turn the mixer up to high and beat for 2 or 3 minutes more, until fluffy.
11
With a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch tip, pipe teaspoon size blobs of filling onto the tops of half the cookies.
12
Keeping the smooth bottoms of the cookies facing up, flip the remaining cookies on top of the filling and lightly press to form sandwiches.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa (recommended: Dutch-processed), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla-Cream Filling falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla-Cream Filling

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