Description
These chocolate rye cookies are soft and moist inside, reminiscent of brownies but without the denseness or excessive sweetness. A sprinkle of fleur de sel adds a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup whole-grain rye flour (I just grind whole rye berries)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Fleur de sel, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rye flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whip the eggs on medium-high speed until they start to thicken. Gradually add the sugar and continue to whip until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of fleur de sel.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and cracked on top. They should be soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you don’t have fleur de sel, a light sprinkle of sea salt can be used as a substitute. Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better volume when whipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30