Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies

Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies
300 min.
60
81kcal

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Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies: A Decadent Dessert for Chocolate Lovers

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these delectable Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe yields a generous 60 cookies, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings, potlucks, or simply treating yourself. Each cookie boasts a rich, bittersweet chocolate flavor, complemented by the crunch of finely chopped hazelnuts or almonds. With a caloric breakdown of 81 kcal per serving, these cookies are a delightful treat without the guilt.

Preparation is straightforward and designed to be accessible for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs. The cookie dough requires a brief chill in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and ensuring a delightful texture once baked. The cookies themselves are a cinch to make – simply roll, flatten, coat in confectioners sugar, and bake until they reach a perfect puff with a lightly cracked top.

Notably, this recipe utilizes fine-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped to ensure a rich chocolate flavor in every bite. The inclusion of hazelnuts or sliced almonds adds a delightful crunch and a touch of natural nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the chocolate. The cookies are finished with a dusting of confectioners sugar, adding an elegant touch and a subtle sweetness that balances the bittersweet chocolate.

For those concerned with dietary considerations, this recipe offers a relatively balanced caloric breakdown, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, ensuring you can enjoy this decadent dessert over several days.

Whether you're a chocolate aficionado or simply in the mood for a delicious, homemade treat, these Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies are sure to impress. So, why not spend an afternoon in the kitchen, crafting these delightful morsels that promise both satisfaction and delight? Your taste buds will thank you.

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