Cocoa Meltaways Recipe
Description
Pop these into your mouth, and they just dissolve into a wonderful chocolate heaven. They are fragile and a little time-consuming to makeโฆ but oh so worth the trip if you want to venture!
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Low Protein, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 121
- Fat Content: 7.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 17.1mg
- Sodium Content: 46.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 8.3g
- Protein Content: 0.7g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | cup powdered sugar |
| 1 | cup butter |
| 1 | cup flour |
| 1/2 | cup cornstarch |
| 1/4 | cup ground pecans |
| 1/2 | tsp vanilla |
| 1/2 | cup powdered sugar |
| 2 | tbsp butter |
| 1/4 | cup milk |
| 2-3 | tsp vanilla |
Instructions
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Cream powdered sugar and butter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and 1 cup of butter until light and fluffy.
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Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and cocoa to the creamed mixture. Beat at low speed until moistened.
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Incorporate pecans and vanilla: Stir in the ground pecans and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
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Refrigerate: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, allowing it to firm up.
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Shape into balls: Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until set. Be careful not to overbake.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tbsp of butter, milk, and 2-3 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
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Frost cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared frosting and allow them to set before serving.
Recipe Yield
36 meltaways
These Cocoa Meltaways are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich cocoa flavor, they are perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. Though they may require a bit of patience to prepare, the heavenly taste makes them well worth the effort. Enjoy these delectable meltaways as a special dessert or share them with friends and family for a truly memorable treat! ๐ช๐ซ
