Make the cookies: Beat the butter and both sugars with a mixer until creamy. Beat in the milk and vanilla until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if desired. Scoop the dough onto a sheet of wax paper
And shape into a 2-inch-thick log. Wrap in the wax paper and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the dough into 1/3-inch-thick rounds with a sharp knife. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Cool the cookies for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine 3/4 cup pistachios, the mascarpone, ricotta, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt with a mixer on low speed until just blended; do not overmix or the filling will be too thick. (It can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.)
To assemble, sandwich about 1/2 inch filling between 2 cookies. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Roll the edges in the remaining 3/4 cup pistachios.
Photograph by Jim Franco

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	396.98 Kcal (1662 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.03g	31%
Cholesterol	39.74mg	13%
Sodium	219.33mg	9%
Potassium	220.26mg	5%
Total Carbs	52.51g	18%
Sugars	37.96g	152%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	11%
Protein	6.08g	12%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	58.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	410.51 Kcal (1719 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.72g	31%
Cholesterol	41.09mg	13%
Sodium	226.81mg	9%
Potassium	227.77mg	5%
Total Carbs	54.3g	18%
Sugars	39.26g	152%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	11%
Protein	6.29g	12%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	60.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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