Gluten-Free Milano Cookies
Ingredients
- 170 gunsalted butter
room temperature
- 113 gcream cheese
room temperature
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 2 tspvanilla
- 3 largeeggs
- 232 g1:1 gluten-free flour blend
- ¼ tspkosher salt
- 226 gsemisweet chocolate)
(can use milk or dark
- 56 gheavy cream
- 1each zest of orange or mint extract to taste)
(optional*
Directions
Cookies
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line four baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.
- 2
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixture, beat the butter, cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the vanilla and eggs (one at a time), and beat to combine. With mixer on low, gradually add the flour and salt, and beat until just combined.
- 4
Set the batter aside to rest for 30 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Fit the piping bag with a large plain tip (½- to ¾-inch), or snip a ¾-inch hole in one corner of the zip-top bag. I strongly recommend using a proper piping bag and tip.Holding the bag at about a 90-degree angle, pipe cookies that are 2-inches long and at least 1.5 inches apart, onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- 6
Bake about 18-20 minutes, until cookies are light golden at edges, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to wire racks, and let cool.
Chocolate ganache filling
- 1
Melt the chocolate and heavy cream in a glass bowl in the microwave for about 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Add your flavoring, if using.
Assembly
- 1
With a small spoon or offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate on flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich cookie halves together. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic, delicate cookie sandwich but need a gluten-free option? These Gluten-Free Milano Cookies deliver all the beloved classic flavor and elegant texture you remember, crafted right in your own kitchen.
What sets this recipe apart is its careful formulation to work seamlessly with a range of popular 1:1 gluten-free flour blends, including Bob's Red Mill 1:1, King Arthur Measure for Measure, Cup4Cup, Better Batter, and even a copycat Bob's 1:1 blend. This ensures consistent, reliable results, taking the guesswork out of gluten-free baking.
Prepare for a truly delightful cookie experience. You'll find a crisp, buttery cookie shell that perfectly complements a rich, creamy chocolate filling. While classic Milano flavors include plain, refreshing mint, or bright orange, the true magic of this recipe lies in its adaptability. The delicate balance of butter, cream cheese, and sugar creates a tender yet sturdy cookie, while the chocolate and cream filling provides a decadent contrast. This naturally gluten-free dessert is designed to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
Get creative with your Gluten-Free Milano Cookies! While traditional flavors like mint extract or orange zest are fantastic additions to the chocolate filling, feel free to experiment with other extracts or spices to suit your taste. For the chocolate filling, you can easily swap the semisweet chocolate for milk chocolate for a sweeter profile or dark chocolate for a more intense, sophisticated treat.
These elegant cookies are perfect for any occasion that calls for a refined dessert, from a quiet afternoon tea to a festive holiday gathering. Serve them alongside a cup of coffee or as a sweet ending to a special meal.