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Next Level Chocolate Cookies with Crunchy Chocolate Layer

Chocolate-chip cookie dough is chilled and baked before being finished with a crisp baked layer and melted dark-chocolate topping.

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Chocolate-chip cookie dough is chilled and baked before being finished with a crisp baked layer and melted dark-chocolate topping.

1 hr 15 min
Prep time
25 min
Cook time
1 hr 40 min
Total time
12 cookies
Yield

Ingredients

19 ingredients

Adjust servings

Servings: 126 to 24

Ingredients and nutrition update together

Per serving320 kcal
Fat
20g
Carbs
30g
Protein
4g

Whole recipe (12 servings): 3840 kcal

  • 1/2 cup (120 g) unsalted softened butter
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups + 1 tbsp (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) dark chocolate chips
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) unsalted butter (for crunchy layer)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) icing sugar (for crunchy layer)
  • 2 large egg whites (about 60 g) (for crunchy layer)
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) flour (for crunchy layer)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (for crunchy layer)
  • Pinch of salt (for crunchy layer)
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (150 g) dark chocolate (for chocolate topping)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp (25 g) vegetable oil (for chocolate topping)

Method

11 steps
  1. Mix butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
  5. Chill cookie dough in fridge for about an hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  7. Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes.
  8. For crunchy layer, mix butter, icing sugar, egg whites, flour, vanilla, and salt.
  9. Bake crunchy layer at 180°C for 10 minutes.
  10. Melt dark chocolate with vegetable oil for topping.
  11. Add crunchy layer and chocolate topping to cookies as desired.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Chill the cookie dough for about 1 hour before baking.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to firm as they cool.
  • Bake the crunchy layer separately before adding it to the cookies.
  • Allow both baked components to cool before adding the chocolate topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or wooden spoon
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Storage

Store the finished cookies in an airtight container once the chocolate has set. Keep them in a cool place or refrigerate in warm conditions.

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