Description
These could also be called whoopie pies or cookie sandwiches. The tartness of the cranberries is perfect to cut through the sugar and rich chocolate and makes for a killer combination.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Spelt Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup quality cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1/4 cup white flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch sea salt
Cranberry Butter Icing
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or yogurt
- few cranberries, cooked and chopped
Instructions
Chocolate Spelt Cookies
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, cocoa, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix the flours, soda and salt.
- Gradually add to the first mixture until combined.
- Split the dough in 12 chunks and roll into balls.
- Bake on parchment for 8-10 minutes.
- Leave to cool on cookie rack.
Cranberry Butter Icing
- In a bowl mix together the butter and sugar.
- Gradually add the cream and mix well.
- Stir in the cranberries.
- If too soft, put in the fridge for a few minutes.
- Scoop a spoonful of the icing between two cookies. Repeat.
- Category: Dessert