Recipe: Chocolate Quakes π«πͺ
Description: These Chocolate Quakes are more than just your average cookie – they’re a heavenly indulgence that will have you reaching for seconds. Say goodbye to ordinary cocoa and elevate your baking game with the rich flavor of Dutch-process cocoa. Adapted from the renowned “Got Milk? The Cookie Book”, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
- Servings: 24 cookies (2 dozen cookies)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3 | unsalted butter |
| 1/2 | sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/2 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 3 | tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa |
| 1/2 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/8 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | cup chopped pecans |
| 1/4 | cup chocolate chips |
| Confectioners’ sugar for coating |
Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract on low speed until the mixture is pale yellow in color and thickened, which should take about 1 minute.
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Sift the Dutch-process cocoa, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator until it’s firm enough to handle, approximately 1 hour.
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Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl.
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Form the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the confectioners’ sugar until completely coated.
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Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-1/2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until they are puffed up and the surfaces have cracked apart. Don’t worry if the centers still appear slightly underdone β this adds to the gooey texture!
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Chocolate Quakes are best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or a cup of your favorite hot beverage. Share them with friends and family during festive gatherings, or indulge in them as a special treat just for yourself. With their irresistible combination of rich cocoa, crunchy pecans, and melty chocolate chips, they’re sure to become a beloved favorite in your baking repertoire.
