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 taste buds with these Soft Chocolate Cookies infused with the bright zest of grapefruit and the warm, aromatic notes of star anise. This delightful dessert is a unique twist on traditional chocolate cookies, elevating them to a new level of sophistication and flavor. The combination of rich bittersweet chocolate and a hint of citrus creates a perfect balance, while the star anise adds an unexpected depth that will surprise and delight anyone lucky enough to take a bite.

Despite their elegant flavor profile, these cookies are incredibly simple to make, requiring only 45 minutes of your time. With a soft, chewy texture and a melt-in-your-mouth quality, these cookies are ideal for gatherings, parties, or just a cozy night in. Imagine serving these delicious treats to friends and family—they'll be impressed by your culinary skills and might just ask for the secret recipe!

Their moderate calorie count of 54 kcal per cookie means you can enjoy these indulgent bites guilt-free. Perfectly portioned, they make a great accompaniment to coffee or tea. So, gather your ingredients, and dive into this delightful baking adventure that combines bold flavors with everyday ingredients. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a unique dessert experience that they won't soon forget!

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 
  • teaspoons lime finely grated
  • 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%
Fat59.62%
Carbs34.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.36
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3608695540739%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.59kcal
2.68%
Fat:3.6g
5.54%
Saturated Fat:2.07g
12.92%
Carbohydrates:4.68g
1.56%
Net Carbohydrates:4.14g
1.51%
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:11.27mg
2.82%
Iron:0.49mg
2.73%
Phosphorus:22.73mg
2.27%
Selenium:1.55µg
2.22%
Fiber:0.54g
2.18%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.36%
Potassium:40.47mg
1.16%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.15%
Vitamin A:52.07IU
1.04%
Source:Epicurious