Description
Delightful cookies with a chocolate flavor and crunchy texture, perfect for springtime celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Pastel candy eggs
- A pinch of instant espresso powder (optional)
- Chopped toasted nuts (optional)
- White chocolate chips (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gradually.
- Fold in the chow mein noodles and chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set edges and soft centers.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Press an indentation into the center of each cookie, melt additional chocolate, and fill the indentations with melted chocolate.
- Top with pastel candy eggs and let set.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
These cookies are customizable with various chocolates, nuts, and flavor enhancements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easter cookies, chocolate cookies, spring dessert, kid-friendly baking