Chocolate cookies
Description
The recipe won’t take long. “Crackles” cookies are quite easy to make. It’s very important to preheat the oven properly—then your cookies won’t spread. These tasty, pretty cookies will dress up any dessert table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making “Crackle” cookies.
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Step 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add sugar.
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Step 4
Using a mixer, beat the eggs with sugar until fluffy and white.
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Step 5
Then add baking powder and soft butter.
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Step 6
Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl and mix.
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Step 7
Add sifted flour.
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Step 8
Knead a dough that is not very thick but not runny either. Chill for at least 4–5 hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 9
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. It will have firmed up nicely and will be easy to shape. Shape it into balls the size of a walnut. Roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar.
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Step 10
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 11
Bake the cookies in an oven preheated to 180–185°C for 15–20 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.