Homemade Milano Cookies

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, and granulated sugar. Mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined and creamy.

2. 2

   Add the kosher salt, vanilla extract, milk, and egg, and mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the flour and mix until you get a smooth dough. Smooth it out with a spatula.

4. 4

   Transfer the cookie dough to a large piping bag, open a medium size slit, and pipe it evenly as seen in the photos.

5. 5

   Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.

Make the chocolate ganache

1. 1

   Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in a small to medium mixing bowl in the microwave for 30-second pulses or in a bain Marie.

2. 2

   Let the chocolate and the cream sit for 10 minutes for the chocolate to melt, then mix until the chocolate ganache is smooth and silky.

3. 3

   Let the chocolate ganache cool in the fridge until it reaches a spreadable texture.

4. 4

   Fill each cookie with a thin layer of chocolate ganache and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich.