Chocolate Shortbread Sandwiches

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 9

Decadent Chocolate Shortbread Sandwiches

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

62 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

219

Sugar

10g

Fat

15g

Chocolate Shortbread Sandwiches are a decadent twist on the classic buttery shortbread cookie. This recipe adds cocoa powder to the dough to create a rich, chocolatey flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy dark chocolate filling. With only a few simple ingredients, it's easy to whip up a batch of these cookies for any occasion. And if you're feeling creative, you can use different cookie cutters and decorations to customize these sandwiches for a variety of occasions.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
3.	Sift together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, and cocoa powder. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl.
4.	Mix until the dough is crumbly, but will stick together when pinched.
5.	Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6.	Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/8 inch thick.
7.	Use a cookie cutter to cut rounds from the dough.
8.	Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick the rounds with a fork.
9.	Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
10.	While the cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl over boiling water or in the microwave.
11.	Once the cookies have cooled, spread the chocolate mixture over half of the cookies and top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

PROS

These Chocolate Shortbread Sandwiches are rich and chocolatey, making them the perfect indulgent treat for chocoholics.

They can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

They are easy to customize with different shapes and decorations for any occasion.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They may be too rich and sweet for some people’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While cookies are not known for their health benefits, dark chocolate has been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.
The cocoa powder in this recipe is also high in antioxidants, which can be beneficial for overall health.

	125 g butter
	2/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
	3/4 cup all-purpose flour
	1/4 cup rice flour
	1/3 cocoa powder
	125 g dark chocolate
	1/4 cup cream