French Silk Pie Cookies
French Silk Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich chocolate filling sandwiched between two soft, buttery chocolate cookies. This irresistible treat combines velvety flavors and a satisfying texture, making it perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends with these stunning cookies that look as good as they taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in cocoa powder and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt; slowly incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- While cookies cool, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in melted chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, spread or pipe the filling onto half of the cookies and sandwich with another cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill cookie dough for enhanced flavor and texture. Experiment with dark chocolate for richer flavor or add espresso to the filling for a coffee kick.