Pear Compote and Chocolate Cookies

Description:

These biscuits are a sweet treat perfect for any occasion. The crumbly shortcrust pastry base, prepared with simple and genuine ingredients, encloses a creamy heart of pears and chocolate. Each bite offers an irresistible contrast between the delicacy of the shortcrust pastry and the intense and velvety taste of the filling. Perfect to accompany a cup of tea or coffee, these biscuits bring a touch of elegance and tradition to the table, with a flavor that conquers adults and children alike.

Difficulty : Medium
Time : 40 minutes
Serves : 6-7 people

Allergens : Butter, Egg, Flour, Milk, Nuts (if decorated with nuts).

Ingredients :

• 200g butter at room temperature
• 100g granulated sugar
• 1 whole egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 300g of 00 flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 100g of pear and chocolate compote
• Powdered sugar for decoration

Procedure :

1. Preparation of the dough :

   • In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
   • Add the flour and a pinch of salt and mix until a smooth dough forms.
   • Wrap the dough in cling film and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. Shaping the biscuits :

   • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1 cm thick.
   • Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.

3. Assembling the biscuits :

   • Once cooled, spread a little pear and chocolate cream on half of the biscuits.
   • Layer the remaining biscuits on top of the filled ones to form sandwiches.
   • Sprinkle with a little icing sugar to decorate.

4. Service :

   • Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
   • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and crunchy.

Suggestion :
For an extra touch, you can add some chopped walnuts to the pear and chocolate cream for a crunchy contrast.