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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#[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Sadhin
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
HAMAD WARRAICH
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the batter.
Roberto Sencion
[email protected]These cookies are the best! They're so rich and decadent, and they have the perfect amount of chocolate chips.
Noor Zada
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so rich and chocolatey, and they have the perfect amount of chewiness. I'll definitely be making these again.
Narcissus Aritra
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a total success! Everyone loved them and they sold out in no time.
Maria Nakalule
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet.
Ninsiima Hasifa
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
Antoinella Henderson
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and sea salt.
Mounota Islam
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Tush Money
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Lily Short
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the batter.
Julecah Miah
[email protected]These cookies are the best! They're so rich and decadent, and they have the perfect amount of chocolate chips.
Pakistani Boy
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
Brian Swan
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet.
Kevin Zehms
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a total success! Everyone loved them and they sold out in no time.
netsanet ghirmay
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so rich and chocolatey, and they have the perfect amount of chewiness. I'll definitely be making these again.