Best 2 Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies Recipes
Dive into the world of baking exquisite bittersweet chocolate cookies, a delightful treat that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, complex flavor. These cookies are a symphony of bittersweet cocoa notes, perfectly balanced by the right amount of sugar, offering a delightful harmony that leaves you craving more. Get ready to whisk, mix, and bake your way to chocolatey perfection as we explore the art of creating these delectable treats.
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GIANT BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TOFFEE COOKIES
This recipe (from Bon Appetit) appeared in the cooking section of our paper last Wednesday, and after reading the description, I knew I must make them. They live up to the hype... "there are times when too much of a good thing is never enough, when the entire bag of chocolate chips you have stuffed in the cupboard, ostensibly for baking, only serves to intensify your craving and ratchet up your crazy factor. I'd demand one of these cookies for my last supper. Let's be clear: you don't waste these cookies on your kids. You make them for a dinner party for a bunch of foodie friends"... I even loved the BATTER of these cookies, and the cookies were as delicious, as promised. However, a friend made a batch, substituting some ingredients and they were too cloyingly sweet....using premium dark chocolate is key! The original recipe did not include chocolate chips, and the food writer made the addition of walnuts optional. I added both, but instead of chips, I used chunks of the same quality chocolate that I used in the batter. This was my favourite new recipe this season..chocolate nirvana!
Provided by Sweet Baboo
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 18 cookies, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; whisk to blend. Stir chocolate and butter in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Cool mixture to lukewarm.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and eggs in bowl until thick, about 5 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, then toffee and nuts (and optional chips). Chill batter until firm, about 45 minutes. (I spread the batter in a 11"x7" glass pan, and when firm divided the batter into 18 squares and fashioned balls by hand and then flattened them -- this made even sized cookies without using a scoop).
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto sheets, spacing 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake just until tops are dry and cracked but cookies are still soft to touch, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheets. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Provided by Gina DePalma
Categories Cookies Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Christmas Vanilla Winter Edible Gift Hazelnut Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until combined.
- Beat together butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 4 minutes with a handheld. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and mix until combined well. Add chocolate and nuts and mix until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 325°F.
- Roll 1 scant tablespoon of dough into a 1-inch ball, then flatten slightly with palm of your hand to form a 1/3-inch-thick disk and coat with confectioners sugar. Make more cookies in same manner, arranging them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until they puff up and tops crack slightly, 8 to 10 minutes total, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Recoat cookies with confectioners sugar.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of these cookies, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.
Conclusion:
These bittersweet chocolate cookies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. They're rich, chewy, and have the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. Plus, they're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try.
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