Dark Chocolate and Orange Dessert Sandwiches

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup 35% cream, divided
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 12 teaspoon orange zest, grated
• 12 bakery style cookies or 12 homemade cookies

1. In a heatproof bowl, set over a saucepan of hot, not boiling, water, melt chocolate and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream; stir until smooth.
2. Let cool to room temperature.
3. In a chilled bowl, combine remaining whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and orange zest.
4. Whip until soft peaks form.
5. Fold one-quarter in to chocolate mixture.
6. Fold in remaining whipped cream just until blended.
7. Chill until set, for about 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
8. Spoon one-sixth of the mousse onto 6 of the cookies.
9. Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to form sandwiches.
10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

bittersweet chocolate, cream, sugar, vanilla, orange zest, bakery style cookies

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-and-orange-dessert-sandwiches-364402 (may not work)