Impress your friends with these Homemade Milano Cookies. Ready in under 1 hour, these copycat cookies are even better than store-bought and surprisingly simple to make!
1stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
2/3cup(133 grams) granulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla
1large egg,at cool room temperature
1 1/4cups(159 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoonfine salt
4ounces(113 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Mint Layer (optional)
3/4cup(94 grams) powdered sugar
1/4teaspoonpure peppermint extract
Instructions
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixture, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl. Add the vanilla and egg and beat to combine. With mixer on low, gradually add the flour and salt and beat until just combined.
Transfer dough to a quart-size zip-top bag; with scissors, snip a 3/4-inch hole in one corner (or use a pastry bag with a plain tip). Pipe about 24 logs, about 3-inches long, spacing 1/2 inch apart, onto two parchment-lined baking sheets. For best results, chill until firm, 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake until cookies are light golden at the edges, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
If desired, in a separate bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, peppermint extract, and 3 to 4 teaspoons of water.
With a small offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate on the flat side of half the cookies and mint glaze on the other half (if using). Sandwich cookie halves together.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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Notes
I've included the ingredients and steps to make Mint Chocolate Milanos, if you desire. Feel free to experiment with other extracts, such as orange or raspberry, to make other flavor variations - just keep in mind that other extracts may vary in strength, so start with less and add a little more to taste as needed.Skip the glaze if you'd prefer plain chocolate filling.