Chocolate Cookies with Scarlet Fruit

Soft and fudgy dark chocolate cookies made with toasted hazelnuts, served with a fresh side of cherries and raspberries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 293.7 kcals 3524 kcals
Carbohydrates 33.5 grams 401.8 grams
Fat 16.2 grams 194.2 grams
Protein 3.5 grams 42.5 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
12 biscuits
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Dark Chocolate
at least 70% cocoa solids, snapped into pieces
Dairy
75
g
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
Fruits
1
handful
Cherries
fresh, to serve
1
handful
Raspberries
fresh, to serve
NutsSeeds
50
g
Hazelnuts
skinned

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a food processor until smooth.
  • Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together, then gradually beat into the butter mixture.
  • Mix in the melted chocolate.
  • Toast hazelnuts in a pan until golden, then grind half coarsely and half finely.
  • Fold the flour and both textures of nuts into the mixture until just combined.
  • Place twelve heaped tablespoons of mixture onto a tray lined with baking parchment.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies have spread and feel soft.
  • Cool on the tray briefly then transfer to a rack and serve with fresh fruit.