I figured my first post needed to be something classic MJ. For me there is nothing better than whipping up a batch of cookies and sharing them with the ones you love. I made these as my Valentine's Day gifts this year and they were a big hit.They are really more like brownies than cookies. They are so rich and decadent- the perfect way to satisfy a serious chocolate craving. Enjoy with a glass of sweet red wine!
Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate
8 oz chopped semisweet chocolate, plus 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
6 Tbsp butter
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour, plus 1/2 Tbsp
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Melt bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate (set aside 1 cup) and the butter in a double boiler. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. In the meantime whip eggs and sugar until pale yellow (about 3min).
3. Add vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Combine until well mixed.
4. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
5. Gradually add to chocolate mixture.
6. Toss chocolate pieces in 1/2 Tbsp flour. Fold into batter.
7. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
9. Either roll dough into 1 inch balls or measure with a small ice cream scoop.
10. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
11. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and let rest on baking sheet for an additional 5 minutes to finish cooking.
13. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
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