Ingredients:
- 1 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in sifted all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
- Transfer dough to a pastry bag.
- Pipe small squares onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Chill piped cookie squares for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold in chopped chocolate until combined.
- Once cookies are cooled, pair them up.
- Pipe or spread filling onto one cookie and top with another.
- Allow sandwiches to set briefly before serving.