You can also keep a stash in the freezer, ready to bake at a moment’s notice.
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Yields:
18 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
119
Ingredients
30g
icing sugar
40g
cocoa powder
125g
caster sugar
60g
unsalted butter, melted
1
medium egg plus 1 yolk
150g
plain flour
1/2tsp.
baking powder
50g
milk or dark chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5 and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment. Sift the icing sugar into a shallow bowl and set aside.
Step 2Next, sift the cocoa powder into a separate medium bowl and mix in the caster sugar and melted butter until combined. Mix in the egg and extra yolk. Sift in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of fine salt and mix well. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Step 3Scoop out 1tbsp of the mixture, roll into a ball, then roll in the icing sugar to coat. Place on the lined sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, spacing the coated balls apart on the sheets (no need to pat down).
Step 4Bake for 10min, until risen and crackled. Leave to cool on the sheets for 1min, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
TO STORE Once cool, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
FREEZE AHEAD Prepare to end of step 3 and freeze on the lined sheets. Once solid, pack into an airtight container or food bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, re-roll in icing sugar (if it’s no longer visible), re-arrange on lined baking sheets and bake in an oven preheated to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5 for 13min.
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