What do you think about chocolate? The more the better, right? Today’s Cookies follow that easy rule. They are packed with a huge load of chocolate. A bit more and you could call these Chocolate Truffle Cookies chocolate bars in the shape of cookies.

As a designer you normally respect the rule »less is more«. That rule does not apply here. More is more! As much as possible to be honest. These cookies got plenty of fans because of that. Immediately.
Maybe it’s also the combination of chocolate and the sea salt. For the salt we keep the rule »less is more« – just in case… Oh, did I mention there is also a bit of espresso in those cookies? Makes everything even better. Just so you know.


Anyway. These cookies have to be a tiny bit underbaked. That’s how they stay soft and gooey inside. Delicious! So don’t be surprised when you take the cookies out of the oven and they are still a bit soft. That’s fine – they will firm up when cooling down. Just don’t bake them too long or they will dry out and this should not happen with these cookies.
BUT BE CAREFUL! These cookies are highly addictive. I’m not kidding. I had to rip the cookie jar out of certain people’s hands because otherwise, they wouldn’t have stopped snacking on them. So, be prepared for the worst if you bake and share these cookies.
Here are some more cookie recipes for you to try…
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
NY Style Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecan White Chocolate Cookies
Easy Carrot Cake Cookies
Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crumbl-y Churro Cookies
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
(14-15 cookies)
10.5 oz. (300g) semi-sweet chocolate*, chopped & divided
2 tbsp. (30g) butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar*
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract*
1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour*
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. instant espresso powder*
some flaky sea salt*
(14-15 Cookies)
300g Zartbitterschokolade*, gehackt & aufgeteilt
30g Butter
2 Eier (L)
100g brauner Zucker*
1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt*
30g Mehl (Type 405)*
1/4 TL Backpulver
1/4 TL Salz
1 TL Instant Espresso-Pulver*
einige Meersalzflocken*


DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Add about 9 oz. (250g) of the chopped chocolate together with the butter to a heatproof bowl over a pot with simmering water and melt (also works in the microwave). Mix until combined and set aside to cool down again.
2. Add the eggs and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Mix the flour with baking powder, salt and espresso powder. Add to the bowl and mix until just combined. Fold in the remaining chopped chocolate. Place the dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Use a spoon or cookie scoop* to place dough balls on the baking sheet – leave enough space in between. Sprinkle the dough balls with some flaky sea salt and bake for about 7-8 minutes. The edges of the cookies should get some color and the top some cracks. Do not overbake the cookies. Take them out of the oven, let them cool down a bit on the baking sheet, then let them cool down completely on a wire rack. Do the same with the remaining dough.
1. Etwa 250g der gehackten Schokolade zusammen mit der Butter in eine hitzebeständige Schüssel geben und über einem Topf mit köchelndem Wasser schmelzen (funktioniert aber auch in der Mikrowelle). Alles gut verrühren und wieder abkühlen lassen.
2. Die Eier zusammen mit dem Zucker in einer großen Schüssel auf höchster Stufe hell und luftig aufschlagen. Die geschmolzene (und abgekühlte) Schokolade und den Vanille Extrakt zugeben und alles gut verrühren. Das Mehl mit Backpulver, Salz und Espressopulver vermischen und zur Schüssel dazugeben und nur kurz verrühren. Die restliche gehackte Schokolade unterheben. Den Teig jetzt für etwa 20 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.
3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen. Mit einem Löffel oder Cookie Scoop* Teigportionen mit genügend Abstand zueinander auf das Blech setzen, mit einigen Meersalzflocken bestreuen und dann für etwa 7-8 Minuten backen. Die Ränder der Cookies sollten etwas Farbe bekommen haben und die Oberseite darf leichte Risse aufweisen. Die Cookies sollten aber auf keinen Fall zu lange gebacken werden – sie dürfen sich noch etwas weich anfühlen. Die Cookies aus dem Ofen nehmen, auf dem Blech kurz abkühlen und dann auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen. Mit dem restlichen Teig ebenso verfahren.


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Chocolate Truffle Cookies
- Prep Time: 00:20
- Cook Time: 00:08
- Total Time: 00:50
- Yield: 15 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: -
- Cuisine: United States
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Super delicious and tremendously chocolaty cookies with an extra kick of espresso. These Cookies are perfect for real chocolate fans. So good!
Ingredients
10.5 oz. (300g) semi-sweet chocolate*, chopped & divided
2 tbsp. (30g) butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar*
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract*
1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour*
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. instant espresso powder*
some flaky sea salt*
Instructions
1. Add about 9 oz. (250g) of the chopped chocolate together with the butter to a heatproof bowl over a pot with simmering water and melt (also works in the microwave). Mix until combined and set aside to cool down again.
2. Add the eggs and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Mix the flour with baking powder, salt and espresso powder. Add to the bowl and mix until just combined. Fold in the remaining chopped chocolate. Place the dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Use a spoon or cookie scoop* to place dough balls on the baking sheet – leave enough space in between. Sprinkle the dough balls with some flaky sea salt and bake for about 7-8 minutes. The edges of the cookies should get some color and the top some cracks. Do not overbake the cookies. Take them out of the oven, let them cool down a bit on the baking sheet, then let them cool down completely on a wire rack. Do the same with the remaining dough.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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