Chocolate Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

A decadent whipped hazelnut ganache sandwiched between two dark chocolate slice-and-bake cookies. Packed full rich, chocolatey flavor, these chocolate hazelnut sandwich cookies are sweet, petite, and positively delicious.

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With the holidays just a couple of weeks away, I’m in full blown cookie factory mode over here. So much so that I’ve neglected to trim the tree, hang the garland {or the stockings} and I’ve yet to order my holiday cards. I’m thinking Happy New Year cards are where it’s at this year. At least I’ll have plenty of midnight snacks to nosh on while I’m up in the wee hours of the night hanging ornaments and licking envelopes. Making cookies this time of year is my favorite holiday tradition and who doesn’t love a cookie that is as fun to make as they are to eat? These chocolate hazelnut sandwich cookies are quite possibly the easiest {and prettiest!} sandwich cookie to come out of my kitchen to date. They are all kinds of wonderful and I can pretty much guarantee you’re gonna love them just as much as I do.

I’m not really sure life gets much better than these cookies. We’ve got two dark chocolate, slice-and-bake cookies with a generous swirl of whipped {yes, whipped!} chocolate hazelnut ganache smooshed in between. There isn’t one thing about these cookies that doesn’t make me happy, including getting to us the word smooshed.

And wait until you see how incredibly easy they are to make. You’ll get two dozen sandwich cookies out of this recipe so raise your hand to contribute dessert at your next holiday party or whip up a batch of these for your own dessert table. I promise there won’t be a single pretty little swirly cookie crumb left.

The real star of these sandwich cookies is the whipped hazelnut ganache. One bite and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been whipping your ganache into a light an fluffy cloud-like filling all along. It’s pure heaven and I can’t wait to frost a layer cake with it next. The ganache has a healthy dollop of Pan di Stelle Hazelnut Cream added to it for a rich, hazelnut flavor that might just make your eyes roll back in your head. Pan di Stelle is an Italian wonder made from 100% hazelnuts and it has these teeny tiny little bits of cookie crumbles inside the cream. Words cannot describe just how delicious this hazelnut spread is and it takes the chocolate ganache waayyyy over the top in all the best ways.

Seriously, I don’t think I can be left alone with a jar of this rich, luscious hazelnut spread. And I love that it’s made with zero palm oil or any icky ingredients you can’t pronounce. My kind of splurge! Pan di Stelle is only available in the U.S. during the holiday season so be sure to stock up on a few {or more like a dozen} jars to hold you over until next Christmas. The jars are so pretty too and would make a great stocking stuffer.

HOW TO MAKE THE PRETTIEST SANDWICH COOKIES

These cute-as-can-be cookies are super easy to assemble and make for a fun day in the kitchen. Follow these tips for the prettiest sandwich cookies…

Chill the dough. If you do not chill the dough well, it will be difficult to get perfect slices. I chilled the dough for just over an hour but you can also make it ahead and chill it overnight.

Use a sharp knife. To get those perfect slices, be sure to use a very sharp knife and be sure to press straight down through the dough.

Swirl the filling. You can certainly just plop a tablespoon or two of the whipped hazelnut ganache in between two cookies and smoosh them together. But for a fancy version, use a large star tip to pipe the ganache onto the cookies. It’s so easy and makes for a pretty cookie that dazzles on your holiday table.

So there you have it bakers. My love of sandwich cookies continues with these chocolate hazelnut gems and I sure do hope you’ll add them to your holiday baking list this season. If you are looking for more delicious stuffed cookie recipes, be sure to check out these festive Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies or these crazy delicious Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. Both are prefect with a cup of hot chocolate! Be sure to tag @brownedbutterblondie on Instagram if you make these cookies, or any other recipe from the blog. I love to see what you are baking up in your kitchens!

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Chocolate Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

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• Author: Browned Butter Blondie
• Prep Time: 75 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 mins
• Yield: 24 1x
• Category: Cookies

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A decadent whipped hazelnut ganache sandwiched between two dark chocolate slice-and-bake cookies. Packed full of chocolate hazelnut flavor, these cookies are sweet, petite and positively delicious.

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Ingredients

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For Cookies

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Dutch Process)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla

For Whipped Hazelnut Ganache

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (I use 70% cocoa)
• 2/3 cup Pan di Stelle Chocolate Hazelnut Cream

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Instructions

For Cookies

1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
6. Place the dough on a flat surface, divide in half.
7. Shape each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
8. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
9. Once dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
10. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
11. Using a very sharp knife, slice the logs into thick slices and place on baking sheet. The cookies will not spread much.
12. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely on a baking rack.

For Ganache

1. Place heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Heat until just simmering, do not boil.
3. Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate in a heat safe bowl.
4. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then add the Pan di Stelle Hazelnut Cream and stir to combine.
5. Allow ganache to sit until cooled to room temperature, stirring occasionally. You may place the ganache in the refrigerator to speed this along.
6. Once cooled, use and electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on high speed to whip the ganache until light and fluffy.
7. Place ganache in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the ganache onto cooled cookie and top with a second cookie. Repeat until all cookies are sandwiched together.
8. Alternatively, you can scoop a tablespoon of the whipped ganache onto the flat side of one cookie and then top with another.

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Notes

**Chocolate cookie recipe by House of Nash Eats.
Whipped ganache can be made without hazelnut spread.
Store cookies tightly wrapped in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days.
Freezing not recommended.

*Chocolate slice-and-bake cookie recipe from House of Nash Eats.