Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable dark chocolate sandwich cookies, filled with a luscious mascarpone filling. These cookies are a symphony of flavors, textures, and indulgence. The rich, decadent dark chocolate cookies encase a creamy, velvety mascarpone filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication. Each bite is an explosion of chocolatey goodness, complemented by the smooth, subtly tangy mascarpone. These cookies are not just a dessert; they are an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this classic treat: the classic dark chocolate sandwich cookies and a unique red wine-infused version for a touch of elegance. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield perfect results, so grab your apron and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
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CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h29m
Yield 12 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cookies: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. With the machine running, gradually add the flour mixture until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using a 1-ounce ice cream or cookie scoop, form 12 equal-sized pieces of dough onto each baking sheet. With damp hands, form the dough into balls. Flatten the tops of the dough slightly and bake until the tops of the cookies begin to crack slightly, about 14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Filling: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and vanilla together until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Color the frosting by mixing in the food coloring, 1 drop of at a time, until the desired color is reached. Add water, if needed, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to make the consistency spreadable.
- Spread the frosting on the flat side of half of the cookies and put the remaining cookies on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the filling to stiffen slightly. Serve at room temperature.
DARK CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES WITH MASCARPONE FILLING
Barry is rarely content with one simple element in his desserts. Working on this recipe to cap an Italian menu, it was not enough just to serve deeply decadent, dark chocolate cookies. Inspired by cannoli, he decided upon a sandwich cookie filled with ricotta and sweet, soft Italian mascarpone cheese, vanilla, and roasted pistachios.
Provided by Ted Allen
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield Makes about 20 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the cookies: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in the milk and vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add to the butter mixture while beating on a low speed. Add chocolate chips, if using, and mix until just combined. When evenly mixed, shape the dough into a log about 2 inches thick and roll it in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cookies into 1/3-inch-thick disks. Don't worry if cookies break apart as you cut them--pieces can be stuck back together and will bake fine. Arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake until set, 10 minutes. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, and then remove to racks to cool completely.
- Make the filling: Set aside half of the chopped pistachios for garnish. Mix the remaining pistachios with the confectioners' sugar, mascarpone cheese, ricotta, vanilla, and salt until just blended; do not overbeat, as the mascarpone will get too thick. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- To assemble, put a scoop of filling on the bottom side of a cookie and top with the bottom side of another cookie, so that there is about 1/4 inch of filling in each sandwich. Coat the filling edges with the reserved pistachios.
CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES WITH CARAMELIZED WHITE CHOCOLATE FILLING
This cookie has slight brownie qualities and, for that reason, I like to eat them on their own. Many other options can be delicious...I love a good ice cream sandwich with these or even a whipped cream filling. Here I have paired the acidity of the chocolate with a caramelized white chocolate filling. This filling adds richness and a "toasted" flavor that pairs well with the chocolate.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield about 18 cookies; 9 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the cookies:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a metal bowl, combine both chocolates with the butter. Put the bowl over a pot of boiling water for a makeshift double boiler. Lower the heat so the water is hot but not boiling. Stir the chocolate with a plastic spatula, from time to time, until the chocolate and butter melt together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar and vanilla. Beat until the mixture comes together and becomes a pale yellow color, about 1 minute.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Sift and add it to the egg mixture. Stir until blended. Using a rubber spatula, add half of the melted chocolate to the batter and gently stir to combine. Add the remaining chocolate and stir again until combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the cookie batter onto a greased baking sheet or a greased parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave room in between the cookies so they can spread out as they bake. You should be able to drop 18 cookies total, on the baking sheet, depending on their size.
- Put the baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake for 4 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway and bake for an additional 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool, 10 to 15 minutes, before transferring to a plate.
- For the filling:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Put the chopped white chocolate into a baking dish, preferably not a metal dish, and melt it in oven. Remove it after about 10 minutes and stir. Put back into the oven and continue to cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the mascarpone and rum in a small bowl.
- Add the caramelized chocolate to a medium bowl. Blend in the mascarpone mixture until combined. Refrigerate until the cookies have cooled.
- Bring the filling to room temperature before spreading it between the cookies to make sandwiches.
CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES WITH VANILLA-CREAM FILLING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 19m
Yield 36 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set 2 racks in the middle and upper third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees. In a food processor or the bowl of an electric mixer, thoroughly mix together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. While pulsing or on low speed, add the butter, then the egg. Process or beat until the dough is thoroughly blended and massed together. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto nonstick or parchment-lined cookie sheets at 2-inch intervals. With moistened fingers, round out the cookies and flatten them a little. Bake for 9 minutes, turning the pans once for even baking, until the cookies are set. Set the cookie sheets on a rack to cool.
- Vanilla-Cream Filling: Put the butter and shortening in a mixing bowl and, at low speed, gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, until blended. Turn the mixer up to high and beat for 2 or 3 minutes more, until fluffy.
- With a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch tip, pipe teaspoon size blobs of filling onto the tops of half the cookies. Keeping the smooth bottoms of the cookies facing up, flip the remaining cookies on top of the filling and lightly press to form sandwiches.
QUICK CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES
These cookies freeze well, so it's easy to keep some on hand for last-minute munching. In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches. -Mary Rempel, Altona, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, oil and eggs until well blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Do not flatten. , Bake at 350° until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks (cookies will flatten as they cool). , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread or pipe filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. A chocolate content of 70% or higher is ideal.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cookies to come together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking can make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help the filling to set properly.
- For a richer flavor, use mascarpone cheese that is at least 30% fat.
- Add a flavoring of your choice to the mascarpone filling, such as vanilla extract, espresso powder, or Nutella.
- If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute cream cheese. However, the filling will be slightly less rich and creamy.
Conclusion:
These dark chocolate sandwich cookies with mascarpone filling are a delicious and indulgent treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. The cookies are rich and chocolatey, with a creamy and slightly tangy filling. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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