Decadent Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of these decadent chocolate truffle cookies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

2	cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate), divided into 1 ½ cups and ½ cup
2	tablespoons unsalted butter
2	eggs
½	cup sugar
1	teaspoon vanilla
¼	cup all-purpose flour
¼	teaspoon baking powder
¼	teaspoon salt
½	teaspoon espresso powder (optional, for enhanced chocolate flavor)
3	tablespoons flaky sea salt

Instructions

• 1. In a double boiler, melt together 1 1/2 cups of bittersweet chocolate with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy, for approximately 2 minutes. Slowly incorporate the warm chocolate mixture into the eggs, beating continuously.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg and chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder (if using) to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of bittersweet chocolate into the warm batter (ensure the batter is not too hot to prevent melting the additional chocolate). Mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the cookie batter for 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
  7. Using a spoon or scoop, portion heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle generously with 3 tablespoons of flaky sea salt, then bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove the cookies promptly when they begin to look dry on top and develop cracks. Do not overbake, as they should still appear slightly soft.
  8. Take the cookies out of the oven and allow them to cool before serving.

Jul 18, 2024