Description
Romany Creams are a beloved South African dessert featuring soft, cocoa-infused coconut cookies sandwiched together with a rich melted chocolate filling. These homemade sandwich cookies offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors – a slightly crisp edge, tender coconut center, and smooth chocolate binding them all. Ideal for teatime or any indulgent treat craving.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
Filling
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully incorporated, creating a creamy batter base for the cookie dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Then fold in the desiccated coconut evenly throughout the dough for texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop small spoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls. Place these on the lined baking sheets and slightly flatten each ball with a fork to form cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and have slightly crisp edges, signaling they are done.
- Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool fully on a wire rack, which is essential before assembling the sandwich cookies.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Spread or drizzle the melted semi-sweet or dark chocolate onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Press gently and let the chocolate set to create a delicious filling.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, try using dark cocoa powder or a combination of dark and milk chocolate for the filling.
- Store the assembled Romany Creams in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before sandwiching with chocolate to prevent melting and mess.
