Chocolate Filled Almond Spritz Cookies

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chocolate Filled Almond Spritz Cookies, the perfect combination of buttery almond flavor and rich chocolate filling. This elegant treat begins with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough infused with almond and vanilla extracts, expertly piped into intricate shapes using a cookie press. Baked to golden perfection, these delicate cookies are then sandwiched with a silky ganache made from semisweet chocolate and a touch of heavy cream. Ideal for holiday platters, gifting, or indulging alongside a cup of coffee, these stunning cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, you'll have 24 delectable sandwich cookies ready to impress family and friends.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 24 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.

5. Fill a cookie press fitted with the disc design of your choice with the dough. Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. To make the chocolate filling, heat the semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth and glossy. If needed, microwave in additional 10-second intervals until fully melted.

8. Spread a small amount of the chocolate filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

9. Allow the chocolate filling to set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (37.8g)

Calories		178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.4 g	13%
	Saturated Fat	6.4 g	32%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		30 mg	10%
Sodium		24 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate		18.9 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
	Total Sugars	9.6 g
Protein		2.0 g	4%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		9 mg	1%
Iron		0.7 mg	4%
Potassium		33 mg	1%

*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: 2255 cal (52.9%%)

Protein: 192 cal (4.5%%)

Carbs: 1815 cal (42.6%%)