Chocolate wafers with cream

Chocolate wafers with cream are a popular treat, often found in the form of cookies like Oreos, where two chocolate wafer cookies sandwich a layer of cream filling. Making them at home allows you to customize the flavor, thickness of the wafers, and the creaminess of the filling.

 

Here’s a simple recipe for chocolate wafers with cream filling:

 

Chocolate Wafers:

 

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

 

Cream Filling:

 

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup vegetable shortening

2 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon milk or cream, as needed

 

Instructions:

 

Chocolate Wafers:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a dough.

Take about a teaspoon of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until they are firm to touch. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Filling:

Beat together the butter and vegetable shortening until creamy and smooth.

Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. If the filling is too thick, you can add a little milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

Assembly:

Spread or pipe a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of one chocolate wafer.

Place another wafer, flat side down, on top of the filling. Press gently to spread the filling to the edges.

Store in an airtight container.

 

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding flavors to the cream (like peppermint or orange extract), or by dipping the finished cookie sandwiches into melted chocolate for an extra layer of deliciousness!