Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

This is a modified recipe from King Arthur Flour. I didn't have nuts or molds so I just used what I had on hand and they still turned out delicious!

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup soft butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

Filling

• 1 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup heavy cream 

Method

1) To make the cookies: Beat together the butter, sugar, cocoa, salt, and flavorings for several minute, until well combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

2) Add the egg and beat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy.

3) Stir in the flour and nuts.

4) Cover the dough, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Towards the end of the chilling time, preheat the oven to 375°F.

5) Roll dough out and cut shapes out with a cookie cutter. 

6) Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until they appear set. Allow cookies to cool.

7) While the cookies are cooling, make the filling. Heat the cream until steaming; a microwave works well here. Add the chocolate, stirring until it melts. Reheat briefly on low heat if the chocolate doesn't completely melt. Cool until the mixture thickens somewhat, whisking often.

8) Spread a bit of the chocolate on of half the cookies. Let them sit for a few minutes to partially set up, then top filled cookies with unfilled cookies, to make sandwiches.