SOFT CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND STAR ANISE

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Soft Chocolate Cookies with Grapefruit and Star Anise image

Provided by Elizabeth Falkner

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Grapefruit     Shower     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar
3 whole star anise*
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons finely grated grapefruit peel

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second intervals until chocolate is almost melted; remove and stir until melted and smooth. Finely grind 1 teaspoon sugar and 3 star anise in spice mill or small coffee grinder. Transfer to small bowl; whisk in flour, cocoa, coarse salt, and baking powder.
  • Beat remaining 1/4 cup sugar, eggs, honey, and grapefruit peel in large bowl until thick and smooth. Fold in chocolate, then dry ingredients. Cover bowl; chill batter until cold and firm, at least 45 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing mounds 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until dry-looking and tester comes out with moist crumbs still attached, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheet 3 minutes, then transfer to racks and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper.
  • Star anise is a brown, star-shaped seedpod. It's available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty

javed aziz
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll try using dark chocolate instead of semisweet.


indian and pkistan Songs
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I'm allergic to grapefruit, so I substituted lemon zest instead. The cookies still turned out great!


Keyshawn Marshall
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These cookies are so good, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Anil Fauzdar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies came out flat and crumbly. Not sure what went wrong.


295 adnan
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These cookies are heaven! The perfect combination of sweet, tart, and spicy.


Laura Malunga
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The cookies turned out a bit too dense for my taste.


Rehmat Tanha
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These cookies are delicious! I love the unique flavor of the grapefruit and star anise.


Solomon Igbo
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I found that the cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.


Santa Buchanan
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Leareonna Henderson
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I'm not a huge fan of star anise, but I didn't find it to be overpowering in these cookies. It actually added a nice touch of warmth and spice.


Brandon Bishop
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're also great for gifting.


Susanto Roy
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I love that these cookies are made with fresh grapefruit. It gives them a really bright and citrusy flavor.


Arshid Baloch
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These cookies are so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Volt kurenei
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I'm not usually a fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The star anise mellows out the tartness of the grapefruit and creates a really delicious flavor.


youssef games
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The grapefruit adds a nice brightness to the cookies, while the star anise gives them a warm, slightly spicy flavor.


Wayne Tobayiwa (Toby Wayne 10)
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I love the combination of grapefruit and star anise in these cookies. It's so unique and refreshing!


Shahzaib Khan sahab
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! The grapefruit and star anise added a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a cookie before.