Description
Rich, snappy chocolate wafers filled with a smooth buttercream center. Perfect for Halloween decorating and sharing at parties.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually stir into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to prevent over-spreading.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until the frosting is creamy and pipeable.
- Pipe a generous dollop of filling onto the flat side of a cooled cookie and press another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Decorate the tops with orange frosting, sprinkles, or candy eyes for a Halloween look.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American