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