Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Sea Salt

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The rich flavor of chocolate shines in these soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies, enhanced with just a pinch of coarse sea salt.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips, for melting into the cookie dough

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips, for mixing into the prepared cookie dough

  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt, or as needed

Directions

  1. In a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Turn off the stove and let chocolate sit over warm water.

  2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and mix to combine. In another bowl, mix together sugar and eggs, combine thoroughly with a whisk and slowly add the warm chocolate mixture. Stir to combine. Add vanilla extract and mix. Stir in flour mixture. Cool for a few minutes (if batter is warm, chocolate chips will melt). Stir in chocolate chips. Chill for 10-15 minutes.

  3. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter and place on baking tray. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with a pinch of sea salt. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 7-8 minutes until the outside looks slightly cracked. Be very careful not to over bake cookies because they will continue to bake as they cool once removed from the oven. Cookies should be soft and gooey in the center.

For a chunky and different twist add one of the following:

--3/4 cup toasted pecans or pistachios

--1/4 cup chopped candied ginger

--1/3 cup sweetened coconut

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 475mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 11mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.