Insanely Chocolaty Chewable Sandwich Cookies

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   Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

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   In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

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   Melt 1/2 C of chocolate using the double-boiler method or in the microwave. While still hot, stir in espresso powder. Set aside to cool.

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   In the bowl of a stand mixer cream together the sugar and butter until fluffy.

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   Slowly add whisked dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the melted chocolate, and apple sauce.

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   Finally stir in the reserved chocolate chips and toasted almonds

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   Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even-ish layer with a spatula

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle without it sticking to your fingers.

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    Remove the dough from the fridge and slide the parchment paper and dough onto a cutting board. Using a large, sharp knife, cut the dough into equal pieces.

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    Give each piece a somewhat rounded shape with the palms of your hands and place on the prepared baking sheets.

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    Insert into the oven and bake for 12(chewy)-15(crispy)minutes. Or until the surface is just set, but still plenty soft when gently pressed in the middle.

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    Let the cookies settle on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

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    Microwave or double boil to melt white chocolate. After melting at this point of time add 2 drops of orange essence. Once the cookies are cold enough, apply melted white chocolate with a help of a butter knife,on one layer and sandwich it with other. Put it right in the fridge or set aside, to harden chocolate filling. Enjoy!!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.