Milan Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these homemade Milan Cookies, a decadent take on the classic European treat. These crisp, buttery cookies boast delicate hints of vanilla and almond extracts, perfectly complemented by a rich, velvety chocolate ganache filling. The recipe is simple yet elegant, featuring a piped dough for that authentic shape and a quick ganache made with semisweet chocolate and heavy cream. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sophisticated sandwich cookies are ideal for special occasions, afternoon tea, or an indulgent homemade dessert. With their golden edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Milan Cookies are sure to impress with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 pieces large egg whites
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg whites. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour and mix until just incorporated. The dough should be slightly thick but pipeable.

Step 5

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip.

Step 6

Pipe 2-inch-long lines of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.

Step 9

To prepare the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 10

Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot heavy cream over them. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 11

Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it reaches a spreadable consistency.

Step 12

Spread a small dollop of ganache onto the flat side of a cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie flat-side down.

Step 13

Repeat with the remaining cookies and ganache.

Step 14

Let the cookies rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the ganache to set before serving.

Step 15

Store the Milan cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	627.7 grams (627.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2610

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 87.10g	435%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 308mg	103%
Sodium 151mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 303.40g	110%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 179.20g
Protein 31.10g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 682mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 45.5%