Soft chocolate cookies, a simple and genuine recipe for butter and cocoa-based cookies perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Perfect for any occasion, the soft chocolate cookies are ideal for a tasty snack or to end a meal with a touch of sweetness. They are particularly loved during the colder months, when the desire for rich and comforting desserts grows.
If stored correctly, they remain as good as freshly baked for several days.
Besides chocolate chips, these cookies can be enriched with ingredients like nuts, caramel, or spices, making them even more interesting and suitable for various tastes.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, you can write a comment or use the appropriate contact form.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 312.50 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.81 (g) of which sugars 9.77 (g)
- Proteins 5.13 (g)
- Fat 20.65 (g) of which saturated 7.32 (g)of which unsaturated 3.85 (g)
- Fibers 1.82 (g)
- Sodium 52.17 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Soft Cocoa Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg (medium)
- 3/4 cup fresh liquid cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Bowl
- Blender
- Baking Tray
- Baking Mat
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Cooling Rack for Cookies
Soft Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Start preparing the soft chocolate cookies by putting the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the blender’s jar.
Add the butter, cut into cubes and preferably very cold.
Run the blender for a few seconds or until the butter is mixed with the powders and you get a sandy mixture.
At this point, you can add the medium-sized egg and fresh liquid cream.
Run the blender again for a couple of minutes, you should get a firm but still soft and sticky dough.
Transfer the cookie dough to a bowl and add the chocolate chips, I chose dark chocolate chips.
Mix until the chocolate chips are well distributed in the dough.
Form the cookies: Take a portion of dough with an ice cream scoop or a spoon.
Quickly work the dough with damp hands to flatten it and place the cookies on the baking tray well spaced apart.
If it’s very hot, put them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Bake the soft chocolate cookies in a static oven at 428°F for 12-15 minutes.
Take them out of the oven even if they are still soft and let them cool on a cookie cooling rack.
Soft Chocolate Cookies
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FAQ
How long do the cookies last?
The soft chocolate cookies stay fresh for about 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I freeze the cookies?
Yes, you can freeze the raw dough by forming balls; then bake the cookies directly from the freezer adding a few minutes to the baking time.
Can I substitute the butter with another ingredient?
Yes, you can substitute butter with vegetable oil (such as coconut oil or sunflower oil), but note that it might slightly change the texture and flavor of the cookies.
How can I make them gluten-free?
You can replace the flour with a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan or guar gum to maintain the soft texture of the cookies.
If you love homemade cookies, also try the Hazelnut Linzer Cookies.
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