Chocolate Cookies with Nuts

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 100g unsalted butter
• 150g granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 30g cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 100g mixed nuts, chopped (e.g., almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts)

Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
• Spoon or cookie scoop

Recipe Overview

These chocolate cookies are simple to make and perfect for any occasion. The combination of rich chocolate, crunchy nuts, and a chewy texture makes them irresistible. Whether for a special treat or a gift, these cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Recipe Detail

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
• Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
• In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the chocolate batter, mixing until smooth.
• Fold in chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.
• Melt additional dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, then dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate coating before it sets.
• Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely and allow the chocolate coating to harden.

Enjoy these decadent chocolate cookies with a delightful chocolate and nut coating!