These versatile cookies are a delightful treat that you can customize to your heart's content. Whether you prefer them plain, filled with rich Nutella or dulce de leche, or studded with chunks of chocolate and nuts, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth. The recipe is straightforward, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
Why You'll Love This: You’ll love these cookies for their delicious flavor and soft, chewy texture. The combination of brown and white sugar gives them a rich, caramelized sweetness, while the addition of cornstarch keeps them tender. The flexibility of the recipe allows you to get creative with fillings and add-ins, making each batch unique. Whether you enjoy them plain or with added goodies, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacks to special celebrations. They make a great addition to holiday cookie trays, bake sales, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea. Their customizable nature makes them ideal for satisfying different preferences, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, consider drizzling the cooled cookies with melted chocolate or a simple glaze. You can also sprinkle them with coarse sea salt or colorful sprinkles before baking for added visual appeal. If you're making filled cookies, dust them lightly with powdered sugar to highlight their delicious centers.
Ingredients (makes 8 cookies):
- 120g butter
- 75g brown sugar
- 50g white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 5g baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 120g chopped chocolate
Optional Fillings:
- Nutella
- Dulce de leche
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, cream the butter with the brown and white sugars until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Form the dough into balls. If you are filling the cookies, take portions of dough, place a teaspoon of Nutella or dulce de leche in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball. Do not flatten the balls.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour, or freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to spread.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For an added flavor boost, you can toast the butter. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown, then let it cool and solidify in the refrigerator before using.
- To make filling the cookies easier, spoon dollops of Nutella or dulce de leche onto parchment paper and freeze them before adding to the cookie dough.
Enjoy your versatile cookies, perfect for any occasion!
