Soft Chocolate Cookies with Grapefruit and Star Anise

Soft Chocolate Cookies with Grapefruit and Star Anise
45 min.
40
54kcal

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Indulge your senses with these Soft Chocolate Cookies infused with the unique flavors of grapefruit and star anise. This delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings, yielding an impressive 40 servings, making it an ideal treat for parties or family get-togethers. Each cookie is a harmonious blend of rich bittersweet chocolate and the aromatic warmth of star anise, complemented by a hint of citrus from grapefruit peel.

What sets these cookies apart is their soft, chewy texture, which is achieved through a careful balance of ingredients and a chilling period that allows the flavors to meld beautifully. The addition of honey adds a subtle sweetness, while the coarse kosher salt enhances the chocolate's richness, creating a cookie that is both sophisticated and comforting.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these delectable cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Serve them warm, fresh from the oven, or prepare them a day in advance for a stress-free dessert option. Your guests will be captivated by the intriguing combination of flavors, making these cookies a standout addition to any dessert table.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted diced ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  •  star anise whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Combine chocolate and butter in mediummicrowave-safe bowl. Microwave in10-second intervals until chocolate isalmost melted; remove and stir until meltedand smooth. Finely grind 1 teaspoon sugarand 3 star anise in spice mill or small coffeegrinder.
  2. Transfer to small bowl; whisk inflour, cocoa, coarse salt, and baking powder.
  3. Beat remaining 1/4 cup sugar, eggs,honey, and grapefruit peel in large bowluntil thick and smooth. Fold in chocolate,then dry ingredients. Cover bowl; chillbatter until cold and firm, at least 45minutes and up to 1 day.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 3 largebaking sheets with parchment paper. Dropbatter by tablespoonfuls onto preparedsheets, spacing mounds 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, untildry-looking and tester comes out with moistcrumbs still attached, about 10 minutes.Cool on sheet 3 minutes, then transfer toracks and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Store airtight betweensheets of waxed paper.
  6. * Star anise is a brown, star-shapedseedpod. It’s available in the spice sectionof some supermarkets and at specialty

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein5.87%
Fat59.7%
Carbs34.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.36
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3504347748569%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.55kcal
2.68%
Fat:3.6g
5.53%
Saturated Fat:2.07g
12.92%
Carbohydrates:4.67g
1.56%
Net Carbohydrates:4.13g
1.5%
Sugar:3.06g
3.4%
Cholesterol:12.69mg
4.23%
Sodium:36.09mg
1.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.16mg
1.72%
Protein:0.8g
1.59%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.43%
Copper:0.08mg
3.99%
Magnesium:11.26mg
2.81%
Iron:0.49mg
2.73%
Phosphorus:22.71mg
2.27%
Selenium:1.55µg
2.22%
Fiber:0.53g
2.14%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.36%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.15%
Potassium:40.31mg
1.15%
Vitamin A:52.02IU
1.04%
Source:Epicurious