Homemade Tim Tams
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
4 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature (115 g)
4 oz granulated sugar (1/2 cup or 115 g)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 oz unsweetened cocoa powder (1/3 cup or 30 g)
5.5 oz all-purpose flour (1 cup or 150 g)
Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate-Malt Frosting:
4 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature (115 g)
1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp malt powder (optional)
2-3 tbsp milk (as needed)
For the Chocolate Coating:
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
For the Cookies:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
Shape and Bake:
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and flatten them slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Chocolate-Malt Frosting:
Make the Frosting:
In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add malt powder (if using) and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the Tim Tams:
Fill the Cookies:
Spread a generous layer of frosting on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, flat side down. Repeat until all cookies are filled.
For the Chocolate Coating:
Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Coat the Tim Tams:
Dip each filled cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.
Chill:
Let the Tim Tams cool in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to set completely.
Serve:
Enjoy your homemade Tim Tams with a cup of tea or coffee!
Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance!