Dark chocolate cookie sandwiches

They're pink and chocolatey - what more could you ask for in treat?!

• Serves: 28

What you need:

• 75g (3oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 190g (6 1/2oz) plain flour
• 75g (3oz) cocoa powder
• 2.5ml (1/2tsp) Dr. Oetker Baking Powder
• 125g (4 1/2oz) light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten

To decorate

• 300g (10oz) icing sugar
• 100g (3 1/2oz) unsalted butter, softened
• Dr. Oetker Natural Red Food Colour
• Dr. Oetker Pink Shimmer Sugar
• 3.75-5ml (1/2-1tsp) natural essence of rose water, optional

What you do:

1. Line 3 large baking trays with baking parchment. Melt 75g (3oz) butter and set aside. Sift flour, cocoa and Dr. Oetker Baking Powder into a bowl, stir in the sugar and make a well in the centre.
2. Add the egg and melted butter and gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients together, along with 15-30ml (1-2tbsps) cold water to make a firm dough.
3. Turn onto a lightly floured work surface and knead gently until smooth. Divide into 2 pieces and roll each piece to a thickness of 5mm (1/2 inch). Using a 5cm (2inch) crinkle edge cookie cutter stamp out rounds - you should be able to make at least 56.
4. Transfer the rounds to the baking trays, spaced a little apart. Prick with a fork and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, 350°F, Gas 4). Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For the icing, sift 150g (5oz) icing sugar into a mixing bowl and gradually mix in 25-30ml (5-6tsp) cold water to make a smooth, spreadable icing. Add a few drops Dr. Oetker Natural Red Food Colour to make a subtle pink shade. Spread over half the cookies and sprinkle thickly with Dr. Oetker Pink Shimmer Sugar. Leave for a few minutes to set.
7. For the filling, put the remaining butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft. Gradually sieve in the remaining icing sugar, beating well after each addition, to make a smooth, spreadable icing. Add a few drops of Dr. Oetker Natural Red Food Colour to make a subtle pink shade and add rosewater to taste if using; spread over the remaining cookies.
8. Sandwich 2 halves together to serve.

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