Cracked chocolate cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. This unique, tasty cookie is crispy yet tender, perfect for every chocolate lover! The key to this recipe is using high-quality cocoa powder, as it determines the flavor and aroma of the cookies. Also, be sure to sift the powdered sugar used for dusting the cookies to remove any lumps. You can bake the cookies with the addition of vanilla extract, vanilla powder, or vanilla sugar—just make sure the finished cookies have a rich, aromatic flavor. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the sifted wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar into a bowl. Sift the mixture through a sieve again and mix well.
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Step 2
2. Add the butter, cut into cubes, and rub the mixture until it resembles crumbs. Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the flour mixture, making a small well in the center.
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Step 3
3. Knead the dough first with a spatula, then by hand. Shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 40 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 parts, round each piece and roll into a rope.
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Step 4
4. Divide each strand into pieces and roll them into balls the size of a walnut. Sift the remaining powdered sugar and coat each ball in it.
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Step 5
5. Place the prepared pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 12 minutes. Let cool completely.