Dark Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches from Dr. Oetker.
Ingredients :
For the Biscuits:
175 g Unsalted Butter (6 oz),
190 g Plain Flour (6 ½ oz),
75 Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder (x3 sahcets/75g or 3 oz),
2.5 g Dr. Oetker Baking Powder (½ tsp),
125 g Light Brown Sugar (4 ½ oz),
1 Large Egg Beaten.
For the decoration:
300 g Icing Sugar (10 oz),
25 – 30 ml Water (5-6 tsp),
Dr. Oetker Red Extra Strong Food Colour Gel
about 0.6 g Dr. Oetker Pink Crystals
Preparation
Step 1: Line 3 large baking trays with baking parchment. Melt 75g (3oz) butter and set aside. Sift flour, cocoa and Baking Powder into a bowl. Stir in the sugar and make a well in the centre.
Step 2: Add the egg and melted butter and gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients together, along with 15-30ml (1-2tbsp) cold water to make a firm dough.
Step 3: Turn on to a lightly floured work surface and knead gently until smooth. Divide in 2 pieces and roll one piece at a time to a thickness of 5mm (1/4inch). Using a 5cm (2inch) crinkle edge cookie cutter, stamp out rounds, re-rolling the dough as necessary – you should be able to make at least 56.
Step 4: Transfer the rounds to the baking sheets, spaced a little apart. Prick with a fork and chill for 30 mins.
Step 5: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4). Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: For the icing, sift 150g (5oz) icing sugar into a mixing bowl and gradually mix in sufficient 25-30ml (5-6tsp) cold water to make a smooth, spreadable icing. Add a few drops Red Gel Food Colour to make a subtle pink shade. Spread over half the cookies and sprinkle thickly with Pink Crystals. Leave for a few minutes to set.
Step 7: For the filling, put the remaining butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft. Gradually sieve in the remaining icing sugar, beating well after each addition, to make a smooth, spreadable icing. Add a few drops of Red Gel Food Colour to make a subtle pink shade, and add rosewater to taste if using; spread over the remaining cookies. Sandwich 2 halves together to serve.
source oetker.co.uk
