Chocolate Leaf Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938. She added chopped up bits from a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar into a cookie recipe.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Chocolate Leaf Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Use leaf-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from the dough.
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Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
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Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place them back on the wire rack.
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Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
