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Chocolate Decadence Cookies





Yields
Makes about 40 cookies

Don't overbake these Chocolate Decadence Cookies–they're best when slightly gooey. Try making them for a sweet food gift during the holiday season.

This recipe goes with: Hazelnut Nutella Sandwich Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies, Double Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies 

Chocolate Decadence Cookies




Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker
 10 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
 3 large eggs, at room temperature
 1 cup sugar
 3/4 cup flour
 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Step 1
1

Put chocolates and butter in a medium metal bowl and set bowl over a pan filled with 1 in. of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs and sugar, mixing until combined. Then whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough, covered, until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 2
2

Let dough sit at room temperature 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tbsp. portions of dough, rolling each into a ball, and put onto sheets 1 in. apart. Bake cookies until they no longer look wet on top, about 8 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.

Step 3
3

Make ahead: Batter up to 1 day; baked cookies up to 2 days, airtight.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per cookie.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g9%

Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 19mg7%
Sodium 27mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 1.4g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.