Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  8. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles and place them onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until slightly firm to the touch.
  10. Allow the biscuits to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  11. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  13. Add heavy cream, beating until the filling is light and spreadable.
  14. Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cooled biscuits.
  15. Top with the remaining biscuits, pressing gently to create a sandwich.