Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
45 min.
30
55kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Sandwich Cookies that cater to both gluten-free and low FODMAP diets! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies bring the soul-satisfying taste of chocolate to the forefront while being mindful of dietary restrictions. The combination of rich butter and creamy vegetable shortening creates a luscious filling that sandwiches perfectly between crisp chocolate wafer cookies.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up 30 delectable cookies, each boasting a mere 55 calories—making them a guilt-free treat! Whether you're hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these cookies with their thick, sweet filling are sure to impress friends and family alike. The hint of pure vanilla extract adds an extra layer of flavor, elevating these simple yet sophisticated cookies.

Plus, with a budget-friendly cost of just $5.28 for 30, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy this scrumptious dessert. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to treat yourself to a classic that’s not only delicious but also accommodating to various dietary needs. Your dessert table will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
  • 1.3 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • tablespoons shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, shortening, and vanilla until well blended.
  2. Add the first 1 cup of confectioner's sugar and stir until the sugar is incorporated completely into the butter mixture. The filling should be thick and stiff.
  3. Add more confectioner’s sugar, one tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired consistency.
  4. Place one-half of the chocolate wafer cookies upside down on a level surface. Divide the filling among the cookies and flatten with wet hands or a spoon.
  5. Place the other half of the cookies right side up on top of the filling and press down gently to create sandwich cookies.
  6. Shoestring Savings
  7. Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
  8. On a shoestring: $5.28 for 30 cookies
  9. If you bought it: $7.50 for 30 cookies
  10. From the book Gluten-Free on a Shoestring by Nicole Hunn. Reprinted by arrangement with Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Copyright © 2011

Nutrition Facts

Calories55kcal
Protein0.11%
Fat52.21%
Carbs47.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.34
Glycemic Load
4.65
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.16608695718257%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.62kcal
2.73%
Fat:3.24g
4.99%
Saturated Fat:1.39g
8.66%
Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.22%
Net Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.42%
Sugar:6.68g
7.42%
Cholesterol:4.01mg
1.34%
Sodium:0.36mg
0.02%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:0.02g
0.03%
Source:Epicurious