Eclipse themed desserts

The eclipse is right around the corner and pastry chef Dee Patel demonstrated how to make an eclipse themed dessert. It was created by Sheraton & The Westin Kansas City Hotels at Crown Center.
 

Vanilla Sun and Cocoa Moon Pies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie

• OIL 1/2 C
• BUTTER 8oz
• BROWN SUGAR 2lbs
• VANILLA Extract 2TBL
• EGGS 4 EACH
• SALT 1/2 TBL
• AP FLOUR 2 C
• ROLLED OATS 8 C
• CINNAMON 1/2 TBL
• BAKING POWDER 1 tsp
• BAKING SODA 1 tsp
• COCOA POWDER 1.25 C
• CREAM 1/2 C

Vanilla Oatmeal Cookie

• OIL 1/2 C
• BUTTER 8oz
• BROWN SUGAR 2lbs
• VANILLA Bean Paste 2TBL
• EGGS 4 EACH
• SALT 1/2 TBL
• AP FLOUR 3.25 C
• ROLLED OATS 8 C
• CINNAMON 1/2 TBL
• BAKING POWDER 1 tsp
• BAKING SODA 1 tsp
• CREAM 1/2 C

1. CREAM OIL, BUTTER, AND SUGAR
2. ADD IN THE EGGS AND VANILLA MIX WELL AND INCORPORATE A LOT OF AIR
3. COMBINE ALL THE DRY INGREDIENTS AND ADD IN ALL AT ONCE
4. MIX ONLY TO INCORPORATE
5. USE PURPLE SCOOP  (#40, 3/4oz) FOR THE COCOA COOKIES
6. USE GRAY SCOOP FOR  THE VANILLA BEAN COOKIES (#8, 4OZ)
7.  USE A 2” COOKIE CUTTER TO CUT OUT THE COOKIES IN A CRESENT SHAPE AFTER THEY ARE BAKED.
8.  USE LEMON BUTTERCREAM TO FILL AND SANDWICH COOKIES
9. ADD WHITE CHOCOLATE CROQUANT FOR GARNISH