Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies

Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies
300 min.
60
81kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With their rich, chocolatey flavor and a hint of nuttiness from finely chopped hazelnuts or almonds, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of sweetness and depth, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering or celebration.

What sets these cookies apart is their unique texture—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are coated in a generous dusting of confectioners' sugar that adds a touch of elegance. The combination of fine-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder creates a complex flavor profile that will have you reaching for just one more cookie.

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they are also surprisingly easy to make! With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch that yields 60 cookies, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week. Plus, they can be stored in an airtight container, ensuring that their delightful taste lasts. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • oz bittersweet chocolate unsweetened finely chopped (not )
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar for coating
  • 0.3 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder unsweetened
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced finely chopped (not in a food processor)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • stand mixer
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  2. Beat together butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 4 minutes with a handheld.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and mix until combined well.
  4. Add chocolate and nuts and mix until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough until firm, about 30 minutes.
  5. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 325°F.
  6. Roll 1 scant tablespoon of dough into a 1-inch ball, then flatten slightly with palm of your hand to form a 1/3-inch-thick disk and coat with confectioners sugar. Make more cookies in same manner, arranging them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until they puff up and tops crack slightly, 8 to 10 minutes total, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Recoat cookies with confectioners sugar.
  8. Cookies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat49.33%
Carbs46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.12
Glycemic Load
3.48
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6291304515756%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.32mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.99kcal
4.05%
Fat:4.55g
7%
Saturated Fat:2.56g
16.03%
Carbohydrates:9.54g
3.18%
Net Carbohydrates:8.97g
3.26%
Sugar:5.53g
6.15%
Cholesterol:11.38mg
3.79%
Sodium:25.02mg
1.09%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Caffeine:3.13mg
1.04%
Protein:0.97g
1.94%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.82%
Copper:0.06mg
3.15%
Selenium:2.03µg
2.9%
Iron:0.46mg
2.55%
Magnesium:9.72mg
2.43%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.4%
Fiber:0.57g
2.3%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.22%
Folate:8.62µg
2.16%
Phosphorus:21.13mg
2.11%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin A:100.23IU
2%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.53%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious