The simplest cookies

Simple Chocolate Cookies – a quick and delicious dessert

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 10-12 minutes
Total time: 25-27 minutes
Number of servings: 12 cookies

Discover the joy of making delicious chocolate cookies, perfect for those moments when you crave something sweet but don't have much time! This simple recipe will bring a quick dessert to your table, with a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Let's get started!

Essential ingredients:

- 100 ml milk
- 100 g honey
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g butter (at room temperature)
- 200 g flour
- 1 packet baking powder (10 g)
- 30 g cocoa (dark or milk, depending on preference)
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by gathering all the ingredients on your work surface. Make sure the butter is soft so it can easily incorporate into the mixture. You can leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes or warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

2. Heating the wet ingredients: In a small bowl, add the milk, honey, sugar, and butter. Use the microwave to heat the mixture for 30-45 seconds until the sugar dissolves completely and the butter melts. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous composition.

3. Preparing the dry mixture: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cocoa, and salt. This combination will ensure a light texture and a balanced flavor of the cookies.

4. Combining the ingredients: Add the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not overmix, just enough to integrate the ingredients. If you want extra flavor, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts at this point.

5. Shaping the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Use a spoon to form dough balls and place them a few centimeters apart, as the cookies will spread during baking.

6. Baking: Place the tray in the oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until they become slightly firm to the touch. Don't worry if they seem soft at first; they will harden as they cool.

7. Cooling and serving: After removing them from the oven, let the cookies cool on a rack for 5-10 minutes. They are perfect to be served warm alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Personal suggestion: For a citrus-flavored variant, you can add grated lemon or orange zest to the dough mixture. This detail will give your cookies a fresh and comforting taste.

This simple chocolate cookie recipe is perfect for impressing friends or family without requiring advanced cooking skills. Give it a try and enjoy a quick, easy-to-make, and absolutely delicious dessert!

 Ingredients: Ingredients: about 250g flour, 1 teaspoon cocoa, 1 packet baking powder, 100g sugar, 60g honey, 2 tablespoons milk, 75g butter. Add cinnamon, cardamom, essences, etc. to taste.