RICH CHOCOLATE COOKIES
This recipe for the chocolate cookies was sent to The New York Times several years ago by Mari Pfeiffer, a reader in California; it's from the cookbook "Great Cookies," published in 2003 by the author and teacher Carole Walter. The cookies are imbued with deep flavor from the combination of cocoa powder, unsweetened chocolate and espresso powder. Decorate them with royal icing. "Other icings - buttercream, melted white or dark chocolate or ganache - would take away from the cookie's simple yet amazing flavor," said Ms. Pfeiffer, who often cuts the dough into letters to spell out seasonal messages.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories quick, dessert
Time 30m
Yield More than 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In the large bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy and light in color, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar in a steady stream, continuing to beat for 2 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and espresso mixture. Continue beating, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, then mix in the melted chocolate.
- Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in two batches, mixing just enough to combine after each addition. Divide the dough in two and form into two flattened disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Roll out the chilled dough between 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper until it is 3/16-inch thick. Cut into shapes, using cookie cutters of different sizes to use as much dough as possible. (The dough will not be as good if it is rolled out a second time.) Transfer cookies to baking sheets, 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, rotating the sheets once to ensure even baking, or until cookies look set on top and have a slight sheen. Remove from oven and wait 2 minutes before transferring the cookies to wire racks to cool. Frost with royal icing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 121, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jenny Babes Bugtong
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy, and the chocolate flavor is out of this world.
Noluvuyo Ruth
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chocolate chip cookie recipe for a long time, and this one is definitely the best.
RA Kumar
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to end a meal. They're rich and chocolatey, but they're not too heavy.
Gee Force
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.
Randy Propst
[email protected]I was a little worried that these cookies would be too dry, but they were actually perfect. They were chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Cincere Richardson
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses semisweet chocolate chips. I find that they give the cookies a better flavor than regular chocolate chips.
Natasha Oliver
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.
MD Meherullah
[email protected]I've been looking for a good chocolate chip cookie recipe for a long time, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's definitely a keeper!
Imrankhan Khan
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids, and we had a lot of fun. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.
Ayanda Bayanda
[email protected]These cookies are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips are perfectly melted.
sarshi satoru
[email protected]I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're a fan of chocolate chip cookies. You won't be disappointed!
NEXFEX MANISH
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just as a weeknight treat.
andrei constantin
[email protected]I love the addition of cocoa powder in this recipe. It gives the cookies a really deep and rich chocolate flavor.
Md kawsar Sheikh
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. They're also not too sweet, which I really appreciate.
AyubKhan DOABA
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always come out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
Arif Ariyan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party I was hosting, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Rabbi Rahman
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems.
Stanley Marshall
[email protected]These chocolate cookies turned out amazing! They were so rich and decadent, and the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.