Best Coffin Sandwich Cookies - How to Make Coffin Sandwich Cookies

These coffin sandwich cookies almost look like the real thing. (To get an "aged wood"effect, simply run a fork through the royal icing before it sets.) Read More Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

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These coffin sandwich cookies almost look like the real thing. (To get an "aged wood" effect, simply run a fork through the royal icing before it sets.)

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Yields: 34 serving(s)

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1/3 c.

    cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp.

    unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3/4 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • 1 c.

    (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 c.

    packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 c.

    molasses

  • 2

    large eggs

  • 5 c.

    all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

For the White Chocolate Bones:

For the Buttercream Filling:

  • 1/2 c.

    (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 c.

    sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 1/4 tsp.

    pure vanilla extract

  • Pinch kosher salt

  • Red food coloring

  • Orange food coloring

For the Royal Icing

  • 2 c.

    confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tbsp.

    meringue powder

  • Black food coloring

Directions

  • Step 1Make cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a bowl.
  • Step 2Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add molasses and beat until incorporated, 1 minute. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl after each addition. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and beat in cornstarch mixture. Beat in flour just until incorporated. Divide dough into two pieces and wrap in plastic wrap; flatten. Chill at least one hour and up to 2 days.
  • Step 3Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut coffin shapes with a 3-inch coffin cookie cutter; transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set around the edges but still a little soft in the center, 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Step 4Make white chocolate bones: Melt candy melts according to package directions. Transfer to a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner. Fill the bone mold with melted candies. Chill until firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Tap out of molds.
  • Step 5Make filling: Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and salt. Use red and orange food coloring to dye a deep orange color.
  • Step 6Make royal icing: Combine confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons water and stir to combine.
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