Wafer Cookies

Directions

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   1. Beat the butter until smooth and fluffy.
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   2. Sift together the icing sugar and the cocoa powder over the butter and beat in.
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   3. Stir in the vanilla, egg yolk and milk.
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   4. Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the cocoa mixture and blend until incorporated.
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   5. Shape the dough into a flat circle, wrap and chill for 20 minutes to harden it.
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   6. Preheat your oven to 325° F.
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   7. On a surface lightly dusted with icing sugar, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick.
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   8. Cut it into 1 1/2-inch circles (or any shape you like!) and transfer carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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   9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies can be lifted easily away from the parchment.
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    10. Allow to cool on baking sheet.
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    For the filling
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    1. Put the egg white in a bowl and beat in the icing sugar and lemon juice, a few tablespoonfuls at a time, until a soft dough forms.
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    2. Decorate with some icing sugar.