Chocolate Cookies
4 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate cookies are a refined treat with a rich cocoa aroma and a delicate texture. They emerged in European cuisine as an embodiment of love for chocolate, becoming a classic dessert for cozy tea gatherings. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these cookies delight with their rich flavor accented by light notes of vanilla and raisins. The addition of nutmeg or cinnamon adds a special spicy depth. They pair perfectly with hot beverages like coffee or tea, revealing their aroma with every bite. Decorated with melted chocolate, they take on a festive appearance, making them an ideal treat for family gatherings and special moments.
1
Thoroughly mix the butter with sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
2
Crack an egg, add raisins and cocoa, and quickly whisk with a fork or whisk.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Raisin: 100 g
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
3
Add baking powder, flour, and knead a stiff dough.
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 350 g
4
Leave it in a cool place for about 20-30 minutes.
5
Roll out the dough and cut circles with a glass.
6
Line the baking tray with parchment paper or generously grease it with vegetable oil, place the dough circles on it, and put it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
- Butter: 200 g
7
You can add various spices — cinnamon, nutmeg.
8
Bake for 20 minutes. Melt the chocolate in a water bath, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Chocolate: 100 g
9
Use a pastry syringe to decorate the finished cookies with chocolate.
10
Cool down and serve with tea.