Homemade Milano Cookies
Homemade Milano Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites, large
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the large egg whites and mix until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the dough into 2 to 3-inch long oval shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space between them as they will spread.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Bake the chilled cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 30 minutes, or until it's thick enough to pipe but still spreadable.
⏱️ 30 min
- 13
Transfer the chilled chocolate ganache to a piping bag. Pipe a line of ganache onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently top with another cookie, pressing lightly to create a sandwich.
⏱️ 10 min
- 14
Repeat with the remaining cookies and ganache. Serve your homemade Milano cookies and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Milano Cookies
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites, large
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the large egg whites and mix until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the dough into 2 to 3-inch long oval shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space between them as they will spread.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Bake the chilled cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 30 minutes, or until it's thick enough to pipe but still spreadable.
⏱️ 30 min - 13
Transfer the chilled chocolate ganache to a piping bag. Pipe a line of ganache onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently top with another cookie, pressing lightly to create a sandwich.
⏱️ 10 min - 14
Repeat with the remaining cookies and ganache. Serve your homemade Milano cookies and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min