CHOCOLATE PEARLS SANDWICH COOKIES

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
• Slowly add the egg yolks, followed by the vanilla extract. Add the flour and mix just until combined.
• Finish by adding the chocolate pearls.
• Divide into 6 portions and chill before rolling into 9 inch logs.
• Freeze dough before cutting.

• Bring the cream to a boil.
• Melt the chocolate and slowly pour the hot cream over in several additions, mixing well to create a proper emulsion.
• Process with an immersion blender to perfect the emulsion and crystallize overnight at 65°F before using.

• Cut the frozen logs of cookie dough into 1cm slices and place on a silpat lined baking tray.
• Bake at 335°F (168°C) for 6-8 minutes.
• Trim the edges with a cutter after removing from the oven.
• Once the cookies are cooled, pipe the filling onto one half and place another cookie on top, pressing the two together.
• Dip half of the cookie in melted dark chocolate before serving.