Decadent Chocolate Butter Cookies
Homemade Chocolate Butter Cookies: A Simple & Delicious Recipe (Dough Recipe Included!)
Boredom buster! Whip up these delightful chocolate butter cookies that melt in your mouth. The perfect harmony of rich chocolate and buttery goodness makes them an instant favorite.
Ingredients- 100g Low-gluten flour (cake flour)
- 30g Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 10g Cocoa powder (for chocolate dough)
- 50g Unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 20ml Milk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by creaming the butter. Place the softened butter (ensure it’s at room temperature and pliable) into a bowl. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy, resembling a smooth cream. This step is crucial for a tender cookie texture.
Step 2
Once the butter is creamed, gradually add the sugar and milk. Mix in the sugar until well combined and dissolved, then slowly pour in the milk while continuing to mix until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. This will contribute to a moist and tender cookie dough.
Step 3
Sift the low-gluten flour into the bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients until just combined, with no dry streaks visible. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just enough to incorporate the flour for a soft dough.
Step 4
Divide the prepared dough into two equal portions. One portion will remain plain, and the other will be flavored with a delicious addition.
Step 5
To one of the dough portions, add the sifted cocoa powder. Gently mix until the cocoa powder is evenly distributed throughout the dough, creating a rich chocolate-flavored half.
Step 6
Now for the fun part – shaping your cookies! Get creative with your two doughs. You can pipe them using a piping bag for decorative shapes, or chill the dough in the freezer until firm and then slice it into cookies. Feel free to combine the two doughs for marbled effects or swirl them together.
Step 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate butter cookies! (Note: Some cookies piped from the bag might not hold their shape perfectly, but they will still taste delicious!)
