Chocolate Butter Cookies in Thermomix

Preparation of Chocolate Butter Cookies in Thermomix

Step 1: Preparation of the Oven and Trays

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside. This ensures that the cookies do not stick and cook evenly.

Step 2: Chop the Chocolate

1. Place the fondant chocolate in the Thermomix glass and chop for 3 seconds at speed 6.
2. Remove the chopped chocolate from the glass and reserve in a bowl.

Step 3: Mix Butter, Sugar and Egg

1. Place the butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla sugar in the glass.
2. Mix for 2 minutes at speed 3 until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture. This step is crucial to ensure that the sugar and butter are well integrated, resulting in fluffier cookies.

Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients

1. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt to the mixture.
2. Mix for 40 seconds at speed 4 until the dry ingredients are completely integrated with the previous mixture. Do not over mix as it may affect the texture of the cookies.

Step 5: Add the Chopped Chocolate

1. Add the reserved chopped chocolate to the glass and stir for 30 seconds at speed 2.
2. With the help of two teaspoons, form dough balls the size of a walnut and place them on the prepared baking trays, maintaining a separation of 5 cm between each one.

Step 6: Baking the Cookies

1. Place a tray in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes at 180°C or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges.
2. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack. This will allow the cookies to set and obtain the ideal texture.

Step 7: Storage

1. Once cool, store the chocolate shortbread cookies in an airtight container to preserve their freshness and texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. 1. Can I make these cookies without vanilla sugar?
2. Yes, you can replace vanilla sugar with natural vanilla extract. This will give you a similar flavor boost without the added sugar.
3. 2. Can I freeze the dough to bake later?
4. Clear! You just have to form the dough balls and freeze them on a tray. Then, store them in an airtight container in the freezer. You can bake straight from the freezer, you’ll just have to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
5. 3. How long do these cookies stay fresh?
6. If stored in an airtight container, they can last up to a week. Although they are so delicious that they will probably disappear long before then.