Chocolate Cream Cushions
Chocolate Cream Cushions are soft, cocoa-flavored cookies filled with creamy buttercream, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and ideal for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy; beat in egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.
- Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating just until smooth.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes or until firm when lightly touched.
- Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare your choice of buttercream.
- Spread bottoms of half the cooled cookies with buttercream.
- Top with remaining cookies, top side up.
- Store airtight.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder instead of the unsweetened variety. If you don't have butter, you can substitute with margarine or coconut oil. To ensure even baking, make sure your dough is of consistent size when dropping onto the baking sheet. If you want to add a twist, try adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These delightful cookies pair beautifully with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. For an extra touch, dust them with powdered sugar before serving or serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They make a lovely addition to dessert trays or can be enjoyed as a sweet treat during afternoon tea, complementing dishes like Ruth'S Crumb Cake.
Storage & Reheating
Store the assembled Chocolate Cream Cushions in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them fresh longer, consider refrigerating them for up to a week. To enjoy them warm, you can briefly microwave them for about 10 seconds before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Chocolate Cream Cushions contains roughly 154 calories, with 4g protein, 18g carbohydrates, and 11g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (21% of the Daily Value), and a good source of iron. It also contributes 6g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze these cookies?
Absolutely! You can freeze the unfilled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer them to an airtight container. They can last up to 3 months in the freezer. Just thaw them at room temperature before adding the buttercream filling.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).