Description
Chocolate Wafer Pencil Cookies are delightful treats that combine rich chocolate flavor with a fun pencil shape, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each portion into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a small amount of chocolate chips between two cookies to create a sandwich. Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a minty twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the dough.
- You can also substitute the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg