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Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these rich chocolate cookies filled with a zesty orange ganache, perfect for a sophisticated treat or special occasion.

Ingredients

cookie dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (120g)
  • 1.5 Tbsp fresh orange zest (about 1 large orange)
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g, spooned & leveled)
  • optional coarse sparkling sugar (for topping)
  • 0.67 cup heavy cream (160g/ml)
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (170g)

Instructions 

  • Prepare ganache: Heat cream until simmer, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Cool for 45 minutes to thicken.
  • Make cookie dough: Beat butter, sugar, and orange zest until combined. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Incorporate flour until dough forms.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Cut out cookies with a 1.5-inch round cutter, place on baking sheets, sprinkle with sugar if desired, and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 9-11 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Pipe ganache onto flat side of half the cookies, top with remaining cookies, and gently press to spread ganache to edges. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Chill the ganache thoroughly for best spreading consistency and store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, orange