Ever wished you could bottle the feeling of Amsterdam… and bake it at home?
Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of fine craft and deep flavor! I want to share with you a local recipe for the famous cookie everyone stands in line for 🌷🍪🇳🇱 If you’ve ever wanted to capture the essence of an Amsterdam experience right in your kitchen, look no further than the legendary Amsterdam Dark Chocolate Stuffed Cookie. This treat is famous in Amsterdam, particularly the version mastered by Van Stapele Koekmakerij, which has built its reputation on selling this single, perfect creation. The core appeal is the exquisite contrast: a crispy, rich dark chocolate exterior embracing a luscious, gooey white chocolate center. This cookie isn’t a traditional edible but if you’re using infused butter it will be 😉 🌟 For a great tip our fellow @Lee Cookies gave us on washing your infused butter, look at the edible discussion that our mate @Mike Gagnon posted below! Thanks guys! So, here is a comprehensive recipe, inspired by those iconic chocolate bombs, guaranteed to elevate your baking repertoire 💫 The Legendary Amsterdam Cookie: Dark Chocolate & White Chocolate Center This recipe yields approximately 22 cookies, assuming 40g dough balls. Ingredients You'll Need: • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (57g) Dutch processed cocoa powder (A mix of Valrhona and Cacao Barry is recommended for a rich, profound chocolate flavor or just a fine cacao powder) • 2 tablespoons (14g) whole milk powder (adds richness, but can be omitted) • 2 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (a secret weapon to intensify chocolate flavor without being tasted) • ¾ cup unsalted (infused) butter (170g), at room temperature • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar • 2 large eggs, at room temperature • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • 160g Valrhona white chocolate feves or chunks (aim for about 7-8g, usually 2 cubes of regular sized chocolate bar, of white chocolate per cookie center)