Chocolate and nut cookies are a delicacy that will delight your taste buds and bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones. This recipe, which I happily borrowed from a friend, is easy to make and offers a perfect combination of the intense orange flavor and the crunchy texture of the nuts, complemented by the sweetness of the chocolate. Let's get started!
The first step is to prepare the ingredients. Start by cutting the butter into small cubes, making sure it is at room temperature to incorporate better into the dough. Grate the orange zest over the butter, being careful to use only the colored part, as it contains essential oils that will add a special fragrance to the cookies.
In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder, adding a pinch of salt to balance the taste. Add the powdered sugar, beaten egg, and butter with the orange zest. Mix the ingredients well with a spatula or your hands until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Finally, incorporate the chopped chocolate and crushed nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the dough.
If you want a fruitier version, you can replace the chocolate with pieces of dried figs, and the nuts can be varied, using almonds or hazelnuts, depending on your preferences. It is important to let the dough rest for an hour in the refrigerator, so wrap it well in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
After the dough has rested, preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius. Form small balls the size of a walnut from the dough, dip them in lightly beaten egg white, and then in crunchy cereal to give them an interesting texture. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to expand during baking.
Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes, or until they become golden and slightly crunchy on the outside. Once they are ready, let them cool on a rack, then dust them with powdered sugar for an attractive appearance and sweet taste.
These cookies are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, but they can also be a wonderful gift for loved ones. I made a double batch because they disappear very quickly! Enjoy!
The first step is to prepare the ingredients. Start by cutting the butter into small cubes, making sure it is at room temperature to incorporate better into the dough. Grate the orange zest over the butter, being careful to use only the colored part, as it contains essential oils that will add a special fragrance to the cookies.
In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder, adding a pinch of salt to balance the taste. Add the powdered sugar, beaten egg, and butter with the orange zest. Mix the ingredients well with a spatula or your hands until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Finally, incorporate the chopped chocolate and crushed nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the dough.
If you want a fruitier version, you can replace the chocolate with pieces of dried figs, and the nuts can be varied, using almonds or hazelnuts, depending on your preferences. It is important to let the dough rest for an hour in the refrigerator, so wrap it well in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
After the dough has rested, preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius. Form small balls the size of a walnut from the dough, dip them in lightly beaten egg white, and then in crunchy cereal to give them an interesting texture. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to expand during baking.
Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes, or until they become golden and slightly crunchy on the outside. Once they are ready, let them cool on a rack, then dust them with powdered sugar for an attractive appearance and sweet taste.
These cookies are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, but they can also be a wonderful gift for loved ones. I made a double batch because they disappear very quickly! Enjoy!
Ingredients
260 g flour, 130 g soft butter, 100 g ground brown sugar, 80 g dark chocolate, zest of one orange, 1 egg, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a handful of chopped nuts, cereal, one egg white.