Serves 24
38 min
Cacao Nib Cookies
Recipe GLPR88eb52e451b0b9
Crispy and indulgent cookies loaded with cacao nibs and chopped chocolate. These elegant strips are made by rolling dough into long ropes, partially baking them, then slicing into individual pieces. The result is a sophisticated treat with a delicate crunch and rich chocolate flavor, finished with a sprinkle of coarse sugar for texture and sweetness.
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Ingredients
1 cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup or honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely chopped chocolate
3 tablespoons cacao nibs
Coarse sanding sugar for garnish
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
In a stand mixer bowl or large bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, golden syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed for approximately 20 seconds until just combined, then add the chopped chocolate and cacao nibs. Mix for another 10 seconds until the chocolate and nibs are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide it into six equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a rope approximately 15 inches long, then place two ropes on each prepared baking sheet.
Bake the ropes for 8 minutes to allow them to spread slightly. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the coarse sanding sugar evenly over the top of each rope, then return to the oven.
Continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cookie ropes are golden brown but not dark.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute. Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife, slice each rope vertically into individual cookies (about ¾ inch wide). Leave the cookies on the pan and allow them to cool completely before serving.
