Ingredients
Instructions
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Servings
These Chocolate Fudge Cookies are incredibly versatile. Here are some fun serving suggestions and ideas:
🍨 **A La Mode**: Place a warm cookie in a bowl and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup for an extra indulgence.
🍓 **Berry Good**: Serve with a fresh berry compote or a simple strawberry syrup. The fruity sweetness will complement the rich chocolate perfectly.
☕ **Coffee Break**: Enjoy a cookie with your favorite cup of coffee or hot cocoa. The hint of instant coffee in the recipe pairs wonderfully with a hot beverage.
🎉 **Party Platter**: Arrange the cookies on a colorful platter with a variety of toppings like crushed nuts, mini marshmallows, or chocolate chips for guests to customize their own!
Equipment
If using a microwave, melt the chocolate in short bursts to prevent burning. For more control, a double boiler is ideal — just place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
An electric mixer speeds up the process, but a good old-fashioned whisk and some elbow grease will do the job, too!
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and clean-up is a breeze.
Sifting the flour and baking soda ensures that they're evenly distributed in the mixture, preventing any unwanted lumps.
Variations
Want to make these amazing cookies gluten-free or vegan? No problem! Here are some simple substitutions:
🌾 **Gluten-Free Option**: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend at a 1:1 ratio. Ensure that the baking soda you use is also gluten-free.
🌱 **Vegan Option**: Replace the eggs with a flaxseed mixture (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water per egg) and use a plant-based butter. Check that the dark chocolate you’re using is dairy-free.
Faq
- Why is my cookie dough too runny?
This can happen if the ingredients weren’t properly measured. Try adding a bit more flour to firm it up.
- Can I skip the instant coffee?
Yes, you can, but the coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, making it richer.
- Why are my cookies spreading too much?
Make sure the dough is chilled before baking, and don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Absolutely! Scoop the dough into portions and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a bag. Bake directly from the freezer, adding a couple of minutes to the bake time.
- How can I make the cookies chewier?
Underbake them slightly – they should be soft in the center when you take them out of the oven, then firm up as they cool.
- Why are my cookies hard?
They might have been baked too long. Keep an eye on the baking time and ensure they cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain softness.