Butter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut Cream

It says to use an electric mixer, but is it possible to just use a regular whisk and mix the ingredients together by hand??

This recipe is fantastic - everyone loves it and it's my go-to cookie recipe now. I didn't have chestnut cream so I replaced it with Amarula (a Baileys-like liquor). Exceptional! I think Baileys would work as a replacement as well.

Dear Martha

I just made these cookies (29/01/2011 - 07:49pm) and they came out just perfect. And as a plus, it looks just like the picture (which seldom ever occurs with my baking). I love this recipe!

Andi Ungerer (South Africa - Durban)

I cannot believe that back in September, 2008 I commented on this recipe and
questioned the amount of chocolate. Maybe the recipe was been coreected
but it is clear to me that it is 6 ounces of semi-sweet cholate squares or
for a richer deeper cholate flavor, use 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate.
Think I will make them again after a trip to World Foods. Mykele

i did the butter cookies because i am not interested with the filling. i forgot to refrigerate but the taset was yucky!! is the refrigeratng part soo important for the tast?? i thought is just for the shaping and texture!!

I've found 'creme de marron', which is a sweetened chestnut puree, at specialty grocery stores or European style markets. I've used the French brand Clement Faugier and it comes in a 15.5 ounce can.

I don't know what chestnut cream is or where I can buy it. Can someone help with this information?

This recipe is also in the "Cookies" book, the amount of semisweet chocolate is 6oz., and the yield is 1 1/2 dozen; about 18 cookies.

6 squares of boxed chocolate is equal to 6 ounces

Ok ladies, does anyone have an idea of "6 semisweet chocolate" what? Chocolate Bars, packaged morsals, 6 oz or 6 lbs? Come on my crystal ball is not working? Any ideas?

CHESTNUT is out there ladies. I was able to find it in Whole Foods. Another hard one to find anywhere is Almond Flour. Again, I found that at Whole Foods.
One dilemma I had with t his cookie was getting the chocolate thin enough so it wouldn't be so thick on the cookie. That chocolate dipping part was kind of annoying.

Yes, I live in Chicago and cannot find chestnut cream anywhere. the closest thing I've come across is chestnut paste. will that work??

Where can I find this chestnut creme? Couldn't find it in the grocery store, unless I was looking in the wrong place...

Can you freeze the remaining creme de marron. I had to buy quite a large can of it.
Thanks,
Mary

i believe the chocolate amount is 6 squares of semi sweet chocolate..chopped . I usually use more for easier dipping. 1 to 1 and a half cups of semi sweet chips works just as well...or even better bitter dark chocolate....very nice....

chestnut cream recipe: I found it on search on the Martha Stewart page. Just type in "Chestnut Cream" . Good Luck.

so what is chestnut creme? do I buy it, make it? i need things spelled out here- thanks

Six semi-sweet chocolate ... size? weight? HELP!
Think I'll go back to my cookie recipe book or find other recipes on line.

Six semi-sweet chocolate ... size? weight? HELP!
Think I'll go back to my cookie recipe book or find other recipes on line.

I have been trying to find the appropriate e-mail to contact the persons who post the recipes. The approach seems incongruous with the way MS would do things. The information is sometimes inaccurate or lacks important information. However, I'm grateful for other's comments as it sometimes helps in figuring out what the writers' really meant.

I love chestnuts and was extremely happy to see a recipe with chestnuts. And by the way, if you bake and/or have common sense, it shouldn't be a huge problem that the amount of the chocolate is not there and unless you follow a recipe word by word, it never makes the same amount of cookies as it says. People, be more positive! Use your heads! :)

I noticed the cookie last week also that was supposed to be no bake. I had to read it acouple of times wondering if I was loosing my mind. The kitchen needs a proof reader for these recipes. Also how many cookies does this butter cookie yield?

Can these be frozen? They look great!

I don't think I would be able to find the chestnut cream. I was thinking about adding Nutella for the cream!! mmmm
Angel

I don't think I would be able to find the chestnut cream. I was thinking about adding Nutella for the cream!! mmmm
Angel

Thanks Dorian :-)

I believe you could substitue almond paste, peanut butter, hazelnut butter, fibert butter - just grind the nuts to make your own "butter" then mix as recipe calls for in place of chestnuts. :) You probable could play around with the nut butters, or just opt for a buttercream an add your favorite flavor - the chocolate is most like 6 oz. Quanity: unknown .

The recipe sounds good but I don't care for chestnuts. What can be substituted for chestnut cream?

The latest cookie recipes have been poorly
composed and this one is no exception.
number of cookies?? where to obtain the
chestnut creme and no quantity for the
chocolate. Also there was a no-bake
cookie last week that was actually baked
for 30 minutes!!! What is going on in the
Stewart kitchen?????
myke43@msn.com

how many cookies does this recipe make

I expect that is 6 ounces of semi sweet chocolate?

You can get chestnut cream at a specialty foods store, such as Whole Foods. You could just also speak with your local grocery store manager to let them know you want some, and they can often order it for you (and chance to make a sale!). Then, if you're REALLY ambitious, you can make your own: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/recipes/search/onerecipe.php?number=12249

Yes they do sound good, but where do you buy chesnut cream? I would substitute, but that would defeat the reason they sound so good. I love chestnuts.

They sound wonderful but where do you purchase Chesnut Creme?

These cookies are fantastic! Crumbly and oh-so-buttery. They are great on their own without the filling and glaze too!