Raspberry Cream Sandwich Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookies

01 - 159 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 113 grams unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
05 - 125 grams granulated sugar, plus additional 25 grams for rolling
06 - 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

08 - 15 grams freeze-dried raspberries
09 - 171 grams white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
10 - 67 grams heavy cream, cold

→ Topping

11 - 3-4 whole freeze-dried raspberries, crushed, optional
12 - 57 grams white chocolate, melted, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine.
02 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides, add egg and vanilla, and beat until combined.
03 - Slowly beat the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure the dough is fully mixed.
04 - Place remaining sugar in a shallow dish. Use a small 1-tablespoon-sized scoop to portion the dough, roll into balls, and coat evenly in sugar. Place on lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly with your palm.
05 - Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly browned at the edges. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Grind freeze-dried raspberries into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or mallet. Sift the powder twice to remove seeds.
07 - Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 15-second increments, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, whisk in heavy cream, then stir in raspberry powder. Let cool to room temperature.
08 - Spread a heaping teaspoon of filling onto the bottom of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
09 - Using a piping bag, drizzle melted white chocolate over the tops of each sandwich. Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried raspberries, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.