Chocolate Almond Sandwich Cookies (Christmas Recipes)

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Prep Time: 30 minutes or less | Cook Time: 30 minutes or less | Serves: 12

Dessert » Cookies » American

Ingredients:

Filling:
8 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 C heavy cream
1 T Cognac
1/2 C Powdered sugar

Cookies:
2 C ap flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1C ****er
1 1/2 C granulated sugar
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 t orange zest
1/2 C chopped almonds

I should probably comment on where the idea came from. My friend brought a box of these incredible store-bought waffle-cookies one day; they were two thin, crisp cookies with syrup sandwiched in the middle, which made them melt in your mouth. I got obsessed with the texture and kept altering the regular old toll-house recipe until I got something I liked. I just got sick of the spreadable honey filling so I made it chocolate instead.

First, lets make the filling.

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Step 1:





In a double boiler, stir the cream, cognac, and chocolate over medium heat until it's dark and smooth.

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Step 2:





Dark and smooth:

Set it aside and let it cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375ºF.

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Step 3:





In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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Step 4:





In a large mixing bowl, beat the ****er and sugars together until light and fluffy.