Description
Rich chocolate biscuits from Belgium blend cocoa’s deep flavors with classic European baking techniques. Crisp edges and smooth centers invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (115g, 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125g, 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 3 oz (85g) dark chocolate, melted
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Cream Wet Base: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale, creating a smooth, aerated mixture that forms the foundation of the biscuits.
- Incorporate Binding Elements: Blend egg and vanilla extract thoroughly into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration and consistent flavor distribution.
- Combine Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until a uniform, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into uniform balls, slightly flatten each on prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft. Transfer to wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Chocolate Finishing: Melt dark chocolate, then elegantly dip half of each cooled biscuit, creating a sophisticated and decadent presentation.
- Set and Serve: Allow chocolate-dipped cookies to set at room temperature until chocolate hardens, then arrange on serving platter and enjoy these rich, indulgent treats.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Control: Maintain exact 350F (175C) for even baking and preventing burnt edges or undercooked centers.
- Butter Softening Technique: Allow butter to reach room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring smooth creaming and better dough consistency.
- Cocoa Powder Selection: Use high-quality dark cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor and rich, deep color.
- Uniform Cookie Shaping: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for consistent size, promoting even baking and professional appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg