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Homemade Tim Tam‑Style Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
A copycat version of Australia’s iconic Tim Tam biscuits. Thin, crisp chocolate‑wafer cookies sandwich a silky milk‑chocolate ganache filling and are enrobed in a dark chocolate coating. The recipe follows Claire Saffitz’s method from her “Claire Recreates” series, with detailed steps for rolling ultra‑thin wafers, making a whipped ganache, and coating the cookies for a clean snap.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rolling the dough to an ultra‑thin (~2 mm) uniform thickness.
- • Chilling the dough before baking to prevent spreading.
- • Whipping the ganache to a buttercream consistency for a smooth filling.
- • Enrobing the cold sandwiches quickly to achieve a thin, glossy chocolate shell.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot cream and melted chocolate can cause severe burns; handle with care.
- • Use oven mitts when removing hot baking sheets.
- • Sharp knives or pizza cutters used for trimming dough can cause cuts.
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