Description
These Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies are delicate, crispy, and filled with a rich chocolate center. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 12 ounces melted milk chocolate (optional)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Making the Cookie Dough: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and add vanilla. Mix in almond flour and salt. Cool slightly, then stir in the egg white. Let the dough thicken for 10 minutes.
- Baking the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Adjust dough consistency if needed. Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of dough onto sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Preparing the Filling: Melt chocolate and cream together. Stir in vanilla and espresso powder. Let cool until spreadable consistency.
- Assembling the Cookies: Sandwich chocolate filling between pairs of cookies or use melted milk chocolate. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by using different types of chocolate or adding nuts.
- For a decorative touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the assembled cookies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Hot Chocolate Lace Cookies, Chocolate Filled Cookies, Holiday Baking, Dessert Recipe
