Introduction
Are you looking for a sweet treat to enjoy during the festive season? Look no further than these delicious Christmas chocolate cookies by Nigella Lawson. These cookies are rich, chocolatey and perfect for sharing with family and friends. In this blog post, we will share the recipe for these scrumptious cookies, along with tips, variations, and serving suggestions.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids)
- 150g plain flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 75g light brown sugar
- 50g white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, cold from the fridge
- 350g white chocolate chips or chunks
- 75g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C/gas mark 3/325°F.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and the cold egg, then fold in the flour mixture.
- Add the white chocolate chips or chunks and dried cranberries, and mix until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking tray, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cookies are firm on the outside but still soft in the middle.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
- Sodium: 91mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 19g
- Protein: 2g
Cooking Time
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 18-20 minutes
Total time: 35-40 minutes
Equipment
- Heatproof bowl
- Pan of simmering water or microwave
- Sieve
- Mixing bowl
- Mixer or whisk
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Lined baking tray
- Wire rack
Serving Suggestions
These Christmas chocolate cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa for a delicious treat.
Variations
You can customize these Christmas chocolate cookies to your liking by adding different mix-ins. Here are some ideas:
- Chopped nuts
- Chopped dried fruit
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
- White chocolate chips
Substitutions
If you don’t have some of the ingredients listed in the recipe, you can make some substitutions:
- You can use milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- You can use all-purpose flour instead of plain flour.
- You can use regular sugar instead of light brown sugar or white sugar.
- You can use raisins or chopped dates instead of dried cranberries.
Storage
These Christmas chocolate cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Make sure to use cold egg from the fridge.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Don’t overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook as they cool.
Notes
These Christmas chocolate cookies are adapted from a recipe by Nigella Lawson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make these cookies ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze these cookies for up to 3 months.
Can I use different mix-ins?
Yes, you can customize these cookies by using different mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, chopped dried fruit, mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or white chocolate chips.
Personal Thoughts
These Christmas chocolate cookies by Nigella Lawson are a delicious treat that are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season. They are rich, chocolatey, and have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the cranberries. I love how easy they are to make, and how they can be customized with different mix-ins. I highly recommend trying out this recipe for yourself and sharing it with your loved ones. Happy baking!