The round chocolate cookies are small, crumbly cookies of Japanese inspiration, perfect for cocoa lovers. Their delicate texture makes them irresistible: they literally melt in your mouth, offering a unique experience with every bite.
This recipe is particularly interesting for its simplicity and unconventional method. No kitchen robot or bulky bowls are needed: the ingredients are mixed directly in a food bag! This method not only simplifies preparation and reduces washing up, but makes it more fun, especially if you involve children.
With a few easily available ingredients and a quick process, these cookies become an ideal solution for a delicious snack, an afternoon tea, or a sweet gift to offer a special person. The final sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a refined touch, transforming them into a small masterpiece of homemade pastry.
Whether it’s to indulge yourself or to surprise someone, this recipe will win you over with its simplicity and goodness.
Why try this recipe?
Easy and quick: ready in less than 30 minutes, from dough to baking.
Fun: the preparation method is innovative and perfect to do together, especially with the little ones.
Versatile: perfect to customize with flavors such as cinnamon, vanilla, or orange zest.
Ideal for any occasion: from breakfast to a homemade gift.
All that’s left is to get to work and enjoy these delightful round chocolate cookies – ココアのほろほろクッキー. A small bite of happiness, ready to melt in your mouth!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 30 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Food bag
- 1 Scale
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Sieve
Steps
Take a transparent and resistant food bag.
Place it on the scale and add directly into the bag the flour, cocoa, sugar, and sunflower oil.
Close the bag well and mix the ingredients with your hands by squeezing and massaging the bag until you get a homogeneous dough.
This method is fun and great for involving children!
Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Gently create small balls from the dough. Remember that it is very crumbly, so handle it carefully.
Place the balls on the tray, leaving some space between each one.
Preheat the oven to 338°F.
Bake the cookies and cook them for 20 minutes.Once baked, let them cool completely.
Transfer the cookies to a plate and generously sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tips and Variations
Storage: store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them crumbly for up to a week.
Gift Ideas: arranged in a decorated box, they are perfect for a handmade gift.
Additional Flavors: you can enrich the dough with a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla, or grated orange zest.
Unsweetened Cocoa: if you prefer a more intense flavor, replace the sweetened cocoa with unsweetened cocoa and slightly increase the amount of sugar (about 2 teaspoons more).
Unsweetened Cocoa: if you prefer a more intense flavor, replace the sweetened cocoa with unsweetened cocoa and slightly increase the amount of sugar (about 2 teaspoons more).
FAQ – Round Chocolate Cookies
Can I replace the sunflower oil with butter?
Yes, you can replace the oil with 60 g of melted butter cooled to get a richer consistency.
The dough is crumbling too much, what can I do?
If the dough is too crumbly, add a tablespoon of milk or cold water to compact it better.
Can I use brown sugar?
Certainly, but it is advisable to grind it to make it finer and easier to incorporate.
