Milano Cookies

Homemade Milano Cookies: A Sweet Treat to Delight Your Senses

There’s something truly special about homemade cookies, especially when they’re inspired by a classic like Milano cookies. These delicate, buttery cookies filled with rich ganache offer a perfect balance of flavors, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can recreate this beloved cookie right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or gifting them to loved ones, these Milano cookies are sure to impress.

Milano Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

For the Ganache:

• 1 ¼ cups chopped dark chocolate
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• Mint extract (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and kosher salt. Set aside for later.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Incorporate the Eggs: Beat in the egg white and whole egg, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and melted, cooled butter until the batter is smooth.
5. Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
6. Pipe the Cookies: Fit a piping bag with a large ½-inch round piping tip and fill it with the cookie dough. Pipe 2-inch lines of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart to allow for spreading.
7. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Once baked, turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cookies sit in the oven for an additional 10-20 minutes to crisp up. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
8. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Make the Ganache: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the ganache. Heat the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream over a double boiler, stirring until smooth and fully melted. If desired, add a drop or two of mint extract for a refreshing twist. Allow the ganache to cool completely before using.
10. Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies and ganache have cooled, drop a teaspoon of ganache onto the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to create a sandwich. The ganache will harden as it sets, creating a delicious filling.
11. Store and Enjoy: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies make a perfect treat for sharing or a sweet indulgence to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 120 kcal per serving
• Servings: 20 cookies

These homemade Milano cookies are a true delight, offering a perfect balance of buttery cookie and rich, smooth ganache. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as a gift, they’re sure to bring a touch of sweetness to any day. Enjoy baking and indulging in these classic treats!

Milano Cookies

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 20 1x

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Indulge in the timeless delight of Milano Cookies, a perfect balance of crisp buttery cookies and rich dark chocolate ganache. These elegant treats are ideal for any occasion, offering a sophisticated touch to your dessert table or a luxurious snack for yourself.

Crafted with care, each Milano Cookie boasts a golden, tender bite, paired with a velvety ganache filling. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or presented as a thoughtful gift, these cookies are sure to impress with their refined flavor and elegant appearance.

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Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Ganache:

1 ¼ cups chopped dark chocolate
⅓ cup heavy cream
Mint extract (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg white and egg until well combined. Add in the vanilla extract and the melted butter, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fit a piping bag with a large ½” round piping tip and fill it with the cookie dough.
Pipe 2-inch lines of dough two inches apart on the parchment paper. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Turn off the heat, crack open the oven, and leave the cookies there to crisp for about 10-20 minutes, keeping an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
Allow the cookies to cool completely.
While the cookies are baking, heat the chocolate and heavy cream over a double boiler until smooth. Allow to cool completely.
Drop a teaspoon of the ganache onto half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies. The ganache will harden over time.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 120 kcal