Gourmet Homemade Chocolate Cream Cookies
Experience nostalgia with a twist of gourmet finesse in these homemade chocolate cream cookies. Each bite promises a delightful dance of rich cocoa and smooth vanilla cream filling, reminiscent of your favorite childhood treat, but elevated. Perfect for cookie enthusiasts who appreciate the art of baking from scratch.
60
Servings
140
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Duncan Hines Dark Dutch Fudge Cake Mix
18 1/4 ounces (boxed)
Water
1/3 cup (room temperature)
Shortening
2 tablespoons (softened)
Powdered Sugar
3 3/4 cups (sifted)
Granulated Sugar
1/2 tablespoon (none)
Vanilla Extract
1/3 tablespoon (pure)
Shortening
1/2 cup (softened)
Hot Water
2 tablespoons (boiled)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare it for baking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/3 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of shortening. Use an electric mixer on low speed until all ingredients are well incorporated.
3
Transfer the mixture to a flat surface and knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms.
4
Roll small portions of the dough into balls approximately 3/4-inch in diameter. Place them on a greased baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch of space between each.
5
Gently press each ball to flatten slightly to form a disc.
6
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, just until they turn crunchy. Avoid overbaking them.
7
Remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
8
Meanwhile, to prepare the filling, beat together the powdered sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of shortening, and 2 tablespoons of hot water in another bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
9
Form the cream filling into small balls around 1/2 to 3/4-inch in diameter.
10
Once the cookies are completely cooled, place a ball of filling in the center of the flat side of one cookie. Top it with another cookie, pressing gently but firmly until the cream spreads to the edges.
11
Repeat with remaining cookies and filling until all are assembled.
12
If you prefer a thicker filling, increase the size of the filling balls for a decadent Double-Stuff, Triple-Stuff, or even Quadruple-Stuff cookie. Customize to your taste!
Nutrition Information
6.3g
Fat
20.7g
Carbs
0.7g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gourmet Homemade Chocolate Cream Cookies?
These are elevated homemade cookies featuring rich cocoa and smooth vanilla cream filling, designed to be a gourmet version of a childhood favorite.
What type of cake mix is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for one 18 1/4 ounce box of Duncan Hines Dark Dutch Fudge Cake Mix.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
How many servings does this recipe produce?
This recipe makes 60 servings.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 140 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 6.3 grams of fat per serving.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in each cookie?
Each cookie contains 20.7 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per cookie?
There is 0.7 grams of protein per cookie.
How do I prepare the cookie dough?
Combine the cake mix, room temperature water, and shortening in a bowl using an electric mixer, then knead by hand until smooth.
How large should the dough balls be?
The dough should be rolled into balls approximately 3/4-inch in diameter.
Should the cookies be flattened before baking?
Yes, gently press each dough ball to flatten it slightly into a disc shape.
How much space should be left between cookies on the baking sheet?
Leave about 1/2 inch of space between each cookie disc.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes until they are crunchy.
What is the texture of the finished cookies?
The cookies should be crunchy; avoid overbaking to maintain the best texture.
Where should the cookies cool?
Allow the cookies to cool completely directly on the baking sheets.
How is the cream filling made?
Beat together powdered sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, shortening, and hot water until fluffy.
What kind of shortening is used?
The recipe uses softened shortening in both the dough and the filling.
How much powdered sugar is needed for the filling?
You will need 3 3/4 cups of sifted powdered sugar.
What type of vanilla extract is recommended?
The recipe specifies using pure vanilla extract.
How large should the filling balls be?
Form the cream filling into small balls between 1/2 and 3/4-inch in diameter.
How do you assemble the cookies?
Place a ball of filling on the flat side of one cooled cookie and press another cookie on top until the cream reaches the edges.
Can I make Double-Stuff cookies with this recipe?
Yes, you can increase the size of the filling balls for Double-Stuff, Triple-Stuff, or Quadruple-Stuff cookies.
Does the recipe require hot water?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of boiled hot water are used specifically for the cream filling.
Is the powdered sugar used as is?
No, the powdered sugar should be sifted before use.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 total ingredients used in this recipe.
Is there any fiber in these cookies?
The nutritional data indicates there is no significant fiber content.
Are these cookies suitable for a snack?
Yes, 'snack' is one of the primary tags for this gourmet treat.
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
Yes, the instructions specify using a greased baking sheet.
What tools are needed for the dough?
You will need a large mixing bowl and an electric mixer.
What are some tags for this recipe?
Tags include homemade cookies, chocolate cream, dessert, baking, and gourmet.