Do Milano Cookies Hold Up?! | After School Special

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.

Spread a layer of melted chocolate on the flat side of half the cookies.

Top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens