Chocolate cookies with coffee filling
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. A recipe for cookies with cocoa and a filling of cream, espresso, and chocolate. A glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to these cookies. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Make the cookie. In a medium bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2
2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the sugar and butter. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. Add half of the flour mixture and beat, then add the remaining flour and mix until smooth. Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours.
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Step 3
3. Then, using a teaspoon, shape chilled dough into balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
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Step 4
4. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the filling. Bring the cream to a boil over medium heat. Mix in the espresso and remove from heat. Add margarine and chocolate, stirring with a rubber spatula until smooth. Mix in the vanilla. Cool the mixture for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour, until the filling reaches the desired consistency.
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Step 6
6. Spread the filling on the bottom half of the cookies, top with the remaining halves, and gently press to form sandwiches. If necessary, chill the cookies for 15-30 minutes.