Lava Rock cookies
From peetabear 14 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 24
this recipe has some ingredients that may be hard to find such as vanilla paste and cocoa nibs ..you can either get these on line or a store that sells cake supplies... the recipe can also be made Gluten Free by substituting the 2 TBSP. Read more flour with a GF flour... the recipe and photo are courtesy of Eating Well See less
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar shopping list
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder shopping list
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour shopping list
- Generous pinch of sea salt shopping list
- 3 large egg whites shopping list
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla paste, (see Ingredient Notes) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract shopping list
- 7 ounces (about 2 cups) pecans, chopped and toasted (see Tip) shopping list
- 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated shopping list
- 4 teaspoons cocoa nibs, (see Ingredient Notes) shopping list
How to make it
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
- 2. Thoroughly stir together confectioners' sugar, cocoa, flour and salt in a large bowl. Beat in egg whites, one at a time, with an electric mixer on low speed. Add vanilla paste (or extract) and beat for 1 1/2 minutes on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times. Fold in pecans, chocolate and cocoa nibs until evenly incorporated.
- 3. Spoon the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 4. Bake the cookies, in batches, in the center of the oven, until dry and glossy on the surface but soft in the centers when pressed, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the cookies, on the paper or mats, to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Tips:
- Ingredient notes: One tablespoon of vanilla paste is equivalent to 1 whole bean. Find it in specialty baking shops or online at thespicehouse.com.
- You can find cocoa nibs (bits of roasted and hulled cocoa beans) at large grocery stores, gourmet retailers or online at chocosphere.com.
- MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
The Rating
Reviewed by 6 people-
Yum yum yummy!! high 5
cuzpat
in Sikeston loved it
-
I agree with Cuzpat and I'll second what she said ;)
HIGH 5+++++
lor
in Toronto loved it
-
Different and good!
victoriaregina
in USA loved it
The Groups
- Not added to any groups yet!
Reviews & Comments 6
-
All Comments
-
Your Comments
" It was excellent "
" It was excellent "
" It was excellent "
" It was excellent "
" It was excellent "
" It was excellent "