Cocoa Lime Sandwich Cookies
Created by Chocolatl on October 21, 2011
- Servings: 40
- Prep Time: 1h
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #1012
Ingredients
- Cocoa Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- Lime Browned-Butter Filling:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
How to Make
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Step 1: Sift flour and cocoa together.
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Step 2: Beat butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in flour mixture.
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Step 3: Shape into 2 logs about 1" in diameter. Wrap well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 4: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
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Step 5: Unwrap dough and cut into slices about 1/4" thick.
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Step 6: Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 8-10 minutes, or until firm but not browned. Let cool 1 minute on sheets, then remove to wire racks to finish cooling.
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Step 7: To make filling, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Continue cooking until butter just begins to turn brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in powdered sugar and lime juice.
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Step 8: Spread half the cookies with the filling. Place the remaining cookies on top and press down gently.