Discover the joy of baking with these delightful Kinder Surprise Cookies, where each soft and chewy bite reveals a chocolaty surprise nestled within. Crafted with a base of golden brown butter and a mix of sugars, these cookies are enhanced with vanilla and generously loaded with Kinder chocolate and chocolate chips. The surprise center and extra chocolate topping make these cookies an irresistible treat for all chocolate lovers.
Why You'll Love This:
- Chocolaty Surprise: Each cookie conceals a piece of Kinder chocolate, creating a delightful surprise with every bite.
- Rich Flavor: The use of browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the sugars and the richness of the chocolate.
- Perfect Texture: The combination of cooling the dough and precise baking time ensures that each cookie is perfectly soft on the inside with a slightly chewy edge.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are a fantastic choice for children's parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat to enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're also great for holiday cookie exchanges or as a homemade gift that is sure to impress.
Decoration Tips:
- Extra Chocolate: While the cookies are still warm, pressing additional Kinder chocolate and chocolate chips on top not only adds to the visual appeal but also increases the gooey chocolate factor.
- Festive Sprinkles: Add colorful sprinkles along with the chocolate chips for a festive touch, making these cookies perfect for celebrations.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a more subtle decoration, a light dusting of powdered sugar can add a touch of elegance.
Ingredients:
- 125g salted butter
- 120g caster sugar
- 60g light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Kinder chocolate and chocolate chips (to your heart's content)
Instructions:
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over low to medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown. Transfer to a heat-safe dish to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix Sugars: Whisk cooled brown butter with both sugars until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in flour and baking soda until just mixed.
- Add Chocolate: Fold in chunks of Kinder chocolate and chocolate chips.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dough for 1-2 hours to firm.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Take heaped tablespoons of dough, wrap around a piece of Kinder chocolate, and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 14-17 minutes, depending on your preference for gooeyness.
- Decorate: Press additional pieces of Kinder chocolate and chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies.
Enjoy these decadent Kinder Surprise Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, chewy textures and rich, chocolaty flavors that are sure to delight cookie enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike!
