Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pastry cream or custard
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop small amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- Fill half of the cookies with pastry cream.
- Top the other half with chocolate ganache and sandwich them together.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze them for up to 2-3 months. You can add flavors like coffee or almond extract to the dough for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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