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Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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4.4 from 15 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 32 sandwich cookies

Description

These Chocolate Orange Sandwich Cookies combine a tender, buttery cookie infused with fresh orange zest and a rich, silky chocolate ganache filling. Perfectly delicate and decadent, they offer a delightful balance of citrus brightness and smooth chocolate in every bite. Ideal for special occasions or elegant treats, these cookies require chilling and baking followed by a luscious ganache sandwich.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 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

Chocolate Ganache

  • 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 use, so it’s best to prepare it while the cookies bake.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer on medium-high until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and orange zest and mix thoroughly. Scrape the bowl sides as needed. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt; beat on medium-high until combined. Gradually add the flour on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed until the dough forms. The dough will be very soft.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Generously flour a rolling pin and roll the dough onto a heavily floured sheet of parchment or a silicone mat to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use more flour to prevent sticking. Optionally, place parchment on top while rolling to stop sticking to the pin.
  4. Chill the Dough: Transfer the rolled-out dough (with parchment or mat) to a baking sheet and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 2 days, covering lightly if chilling longer.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  6. Cut Cookies: Remove dough from fridge. Use a 1.5-inch round cookie cutter (fluted or plain) to cut shapes. Re-roll scraps as needed. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar on top and press lightly.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are very lightly browned but tops remain pale. Rotate sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
  8. Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan just to a gentle simmer, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 2–3 minutes to soften, then stir until smooth and fully combined. Allow ganache to cool and thicken for at least 45 minutes until spreadable.
  10. Assemble Cookies: Fit a piping bag with a large round tip (Wilton #12). Fill with ganache. Pipe a dollop onto the flat side of half the cookies, then sandwich with the remaining cookies. Press gently to spread filling to edges.
  11. Storage: Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Notes

  • The dough is very soft, so generous flouring and chilling are key to rolling and cutting cleanly.
  • Allow the ganache sufficient time to thicken; if not thick enough, the filling will be runny and messy.
  • Using a piping bag with a round tip helps apply ganache neatly, but a knife may be used with care.
  • To prevent sticking during rolling, placing parchment over the dough before rolling the pin can help.
  • Cookies can be chilled before or after cutting, but chilling before cutting is essential for clean shapes.
  • Cookies can be served at room temperature or chilled based on preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes active + 3 hours chilling
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chocolate-orange-sandwich-cookies-recipe/