Chocolate Butter Cookies Filled with Dark Chocolate – A Perfect Bite-Taking Treat

These buttery chocolate cookies are a treat for chocolate lovers! With a soft, buttery base and a rich dark chocolate filling, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and the hint of bitterness of dark chocolate. The dough itself is slightly sweet, making these cookies ideal for those who prefer their desserts less sweet. Heart-shaped prints add a touch of charm, but you can also keep it simple with classic round shapes. These cookies are perfect for giving as a gift or enjoying with a hot drink, and the recipe can easily be doubled for larger batches!

Why you will love this recipe:

These cookies are incredibly easy to make and offer the perfect balance of flavors with their tender, buttery texture and creamy, rich filling. The dark chocolate filling adds a decadent touch, and you can easily swap it for milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter version. The dough comes together quickly and shaping the cookies is fun for any skill level. You can make a small batch or double the recipe for more, and they keep well, meaning you’ll have delicious cookies on hand for up to a week. These cookies are perfect for sharing, giving or simply treating yourself!

Perfect occasion:

These buttery, chocolate biscuits are perfect for casual tea times, afternoon snacks or as a sweet treat to serve after dinner. They also make wonderful gifts during the holidays or for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, with the heart-shaped prints adding a lovely touch. The cookies are perfect for packing in lunch boxes or enjoying with coffee or tea. Their elegant appearance and rich flavor also make them a lovely addition to any dessert platter for parties or gatherings.

Decorating Tips:

For a nice finish, you can add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of each cookie once the filling has set. If you want to further enhance the presentation, consider sprinkling the cookies with a light pinch of powdered sugar before serving. You can also top the filling with small decorations like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even a pinch of sea salt to balance out the sweetness. These cookies are also perfect for customizing with different toppings like milk chocolate, caramel, or fruit jams for added variety.

Ingredients (for 15 cookies):

For Cookies:

• 115 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 60g powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 15g cocoa powder
• 15g cornstarch
• 140 g all-purpose flour

For the filling:

• 45g dark chocolate
• 20g unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of glucose syrup

Instructions:

1. Prepare the oven and baking sheet:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Prepare the cookie dough:
   In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well until the mixture becomes frothy and pale.
3. Add the dry ingredients:
   Sift together the cocoa powder, cornstarch and flour. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky.
4. Shape the cookies:
   Roll the dough into 15 small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each. Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
5. Create the indents:
   Using your finger or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie. For a special touch, you can shape these prints into hearts.
6. Bake the cookies:
   Bake the cookies for 8 minutes. If the indentations lose their shape during baking, gently press them again and return the cookies to the oven for another 8 minutes. Once cooked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet.
7. Prepare the filling:
   While the cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate, butter and glucose syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted.
8. Fill in the cookies:
   Once the cookies have completely cooled, pour the melted chocolate mixture into the indentations. Let the filling sit at room temperature for about an hour or place the cookies in the refrigerator for faster setting.
9. Store and enjoy:
   Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy these rich, buttery chocolate-filled cookies with your favorite drink!

These rich, chocolatey butter cookies with a delicious dark chocolate filling are sure to become one of your favorite treats.