Chocolate cookies
Description
Homemade treats for tea. Americano chocolate cookies are quite easy to make, but there are a few clever tricks to make the process even simpler. For example, when shaping the dough into balls, remember to work as quickly as possible while the dough is still cold. Otherwise, it will become sticky and hard to handle, sticking to your fingers, and you'll have to pause and chill the dough in the refrigerator again. Americano chocolate cookies are my absolute favorite—they seem simple, yet are incredibly delicious, especially when served with coffee. So go ahead and give them a try, leave your feedback, and enjoy the cooking process. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped butter and dark chocolate.
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Step 2
In another bowl, use a mixer to beat the eggs with sugar. The mixture should double in volume, so beat for a fairly long time.
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Step 3
Then, gradually incorporate the chocolate (at room temperature) into the egg mixture in small portions, and add vanilla.
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Step 4
Mix well.
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Step 5
Then sift the flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Step 6
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture. Then refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours (or preferably overnight); it should become very firm.
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Step 7
Shape the dough into balls (you can use a teaspoon for this) and roll them in powdered sugar.
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Step 8
Then place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake the cookies in the oven for about 12-20 minutes at 180 degrees, depending on your oven.
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Step 9
Ready. Serve at the table.