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Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies combine a tender, buttery cookie infused with fresh orange zest and a rich, silky chocolate ganache filling. The cookies are rolled thin, baked to delicate perfection, and sandwiched with a smooth ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. Perfect as a sophisticated yet simple treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons fresh orange zest (about 1 large orange)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling
  • optional: coarse sparkling sugar for topping

Ganache Filling

  • 2/3 cup (160g/ml) heavy cream
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preliminary note: Note that the chocolate ganache requires at least 45 minutes to thicken before it can be used as filling. It is recommended to start preparing the ganache while the cookies bake.
  2. Make the cookie dough: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat softened butter on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and fresh orange zest; beat until completely combined. Scrape down bowl as needed. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium-high until combined, scraping sides as needed. Add flour and beat on low until just incorporated, then increase speed to bring dough together. Cookie dough will be very soft.
  3. Roll out the dough: Generously flour a rolling pin and roll dough onto a heavily floured parchment paper or silicone baking mat to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep dough evenly thick and use additional flour to prevent sticking. Optionally, cover dough with parchment before rolling to prevent sticking.
  4. Chill the dough: Transfer the rolled dough with parchment/mat onto a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days. For longer chilling, cover lightly with parchment or plastic wrap.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  6. Cut cookies: Remove chilled dough. Using a 1.5-inch round cookie cutter (preferably fluted), cut cookies. Re-roll scraps and continue cutting. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Optionally sprinkle coarse sparkling sugar and lightly press into tops.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake 9-11 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned; cookies will not brown much on top. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking.
  8. Cool the cookies: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before filling.
  9. Make the ganache: Place chopped chocolate in heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in saucepan until it just begins to simmer; avoid boiling. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit 2-3 minutes. Stir slowly until completely melted and smooth. Allow to cool and thicken at least 45 minutes until spreadable.
  10. Assemble sandwich cookies: Fit piping bag with large round tip (e.g., Wilton #12). Fill with thickened ganache. Flip half the cookies over and pipe ganache onto their flat sides. Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to spread ganache evenly to edges.
  11. Store: Keep cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • The cookie dough is very soft, so generous flouring and chilling are essential for easy handling and cutting.
  • Starting the ganache while cookies bake saves time and ensures proper thickening before assembling.
  • Optional coarse sparkling sugar adds a pretty decorative crunch on top.
  • Using a piping bag allows neat application of ganache, but spreading with a knife is acceptable if needed.
  • Cookies are best consumed within a week; refrigeration extends their shelf life.

Keywords: chocolate cookies, orange zest, sandwich cookies, chocolate ganache, holiday cookies, citrus dessert

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