Description
Indulgent chocolate biscuits offer a delightful blend of rich cocoa and buttery goodness that melts in your mouth. Crisp edges and a luxurious chocolate center make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a sweet moment of pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 ounces (85g) dark chocolate, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie configuration.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking flour, rich cocoa powder, leavening agent, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Transform butter and sugar into a creamy, aerated mixture using vigorous beating techniques until the texture becomes light and voluminous.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending meticulously to ensure complete integration and flavor dispersion.
- Gradually fold dry ingredient mixture into the wet components, gently combining until a cohesive dough emerges with consistent texture.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres by delicately rolling dough, then gently pressing each ball to create subtle disk-like shapes on prepared baking surface.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until edges achieve a firm, crisp characteristic.
- Allow biscuits to completely cool on wire rack, then elevate their decadence by artfully dipping half of each cookie into silky melted dark chocolate.
- Position chocolate-dipped cookies on rack, permitting chocolate coating to solidify and create an elegant, glossy finish.
- Serve and savor these sophisticated chocolate-enhanced delicacies.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the entire biscuit experience.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother creaming and better dough consistency, preventing tough or dry biscuits.
- Use dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content when dipping for a sophisticated, less sweet finish that complements the biscuit’s richness.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurements to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg