Indulge in these delightful homemade yogurt and chocolate cookies! This simple recipe yields soft, fluffy cookies with a rich chocolate coating and a delightful crunch from the added nuts. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a guaranteed hit with family and friends. Let’s dive into the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 150 grams of yogurt
- 380 grams of flour
- 120 grams of sugar
- 8 grams of baking powder
- 120 ml of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence or vanillin
- 200 grams of semisweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (your choice)
Preparation Steps:
Making the Dough:
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla essence until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth dough.g
orming the Cookies:
Shape the Dough: Using your hands, form small balls of dough. Press them gently to shape them into cookies. You can create round, oblong shapes or use cookie cutters for interesting designs.
Prepare for Baking: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake: Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before moving to the next step.
Making the Chocolate Coating:
Melt the Chocolate: In a bain-marie or microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate until smooth.
Add Nuts: Mix the chopped nuts into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are well-coated.
Coating the Cookies:
Dip Cookies: Carefully dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
Set the Cookies: Place the chocolate-coated cookies on parchment paper to let the chocolate set. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before laying them down.
Final Steps:
Cool Completely: Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set. This may take some time, but the wait is worth it!
Enjoy!
These homemade yogurt and chocolate cookies are perfect for any gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself. Enjoy the combination of a soft, fluffy cookie with a rich chocolate coating and a satisfying crunch from the nuts.