Chocolate Cookies "Truffle"
12 servings
100 minutes
Chocolate cookie 'Truffle' is a refined dessert of Russian cuisine that captivates with its delicate taste and rich chocolate aroma. Its roots go back to the traditions of homemade sweets where simple ingredients turn into a true delicacy. The dense, slightly crumbly dough made with dark chocolate and butter provides a sense of richness, while the powdered sugar on the surface gives the cookie a special elegant appearance. The taste resembles truffle candies, and the light sweetness blends with rich chocolate notes. It pairs perfectly with a cup of aromatic coffee or tea and serves as an elegant dessert for special occasions. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its rich flavor becomes a favorite treat among family.
1
Break the chocolate into pieces and melt it in a water bath. Add chopped butter to the same bowl and mix. Add a pinch of salt.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 90 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Continuing to mix the butter with chocolate in a water bath, add sugar and vanilla sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
3
Whisk the eggs separately (either by hand or with a mixer) and add to the chocolate, making sure to mix well.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
4
Sift the flour with the baking powder and add a spoonful to the chocolate mixture. Knead into a uniform dough, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour until the dough sets.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
5
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour powdered sugar into a small dish, take dough with a teaspoon, roll it into a ball, coat it in powdered sugar and place it on the parchment, pressing down slightly with your thumb.
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
6
Bake for 15 minutes at 160 degrees.