These Chocolate Filled Cookies are a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with your tea or coffee. They are a must-try and a great addition to your recipe collection. As we welcome the year 2024, these cookies symbolize the hope for a year filled with goodness, health, abundance, great news, and healing. May this recipe bring joy and deliciousness to your celebrations.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Perfect combination of a buttery cookie and rich chocolate.
- Can be customized with various nuts for added crunch.
- Simple and straightforward to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 125 g butter
- 1 cup oil (use a standard teacup for measurement)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Almost 3 cups flour
- 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
For the Topping:
- 200 g couverture chocolate
- Peanuts, hazelnuts, or any nuts you have available
Instructions:
- In a bowl, cream together the egg, oil, and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add all the dry ingredients – powdered sugar, cornstarch, flour, and baking powder. Knead the mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 30 equal parts. Roll each part out with a rolling pin, making a well in the center.
- Preheat your oven to 338°F (170°C). Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes. They are ready when they start to turn a light golden color.
- After baking, let the cookies cool slightly. In the meantime, melt the couverture chocolate using the bain-marie method.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cookies, gently shaking the tray to smooth out the chocolate.
- Sprinkle your choice of nuts on top of the chocolate.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring them to a storage container.
Enjoy these luscious Chocolate Filled Cookies as a sweet treat or a delightful gift for friends and family!
