These Mini Chocolate Cookies are the perfect bite-sized treats, combining rich chocolate chunks with a soft, chewy center and a crisp exterior. Easy to make and delicious to eat, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth and are perfect for sharing. The combination of dark and white chocolate chunks adds a delightful contrast in flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are incredibly simple to prepare, yet they deliver a satisfying and rich chocolate flavor. The blend of dark and white chocolate adds a depth of flavor that is sure to please any chocolate lover. The cookies bake quickly, making them a perfect option for a last-minute dessert or snack.
Perfect Occasion: These mini chocolate cookies are ideal for any occasion, from casual snacking to festive gatherings. They are perfect for lunchboxes, tea-time treats, or as a delightful addition to your cookie platter for parties. Their small size makes them great for portion control while still indulging in something sweet.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with a pinch of sea salt before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor. You can also drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the cooled cookies for an elegant finish. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients:
- 240g all-purpose flour (1 cup + ¾ cup)
- 1 large egg
- 50g brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
- 100g granulated sugar (5 tablespoons)
- 120g butter, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar or 5g vanilla extract
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped
- 50g white chocolate, chopped (optional; can use milk chocolate)
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) for at least 20 minutes to ensure it is fully heated.
- Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar), and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped dark and white chocolate pieces.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag or use a spoon to drop small portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out to allow for spreading.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes. The cookies will appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm with a glass of cold milk.
Enjoy these Mini Chocolate Cookies, perfect for sharing or indulging in a sweet treat yourself!
