A rich chocolate truffle cookie studded with dark chocolate and topped with pinch of salt. Easy and delicious.
These cookies are decadent. Just a fore warning. Most likely you won’t be able to down 10 of them or you may just make yourself a bit queasy. Or you just may have beat me out as being the World’s Most Gifted Chocolate Lover. If so I’ll grudgingly hand you over the invisible trophy.
When I made these my kids said things like “These are the most amazing cookies ever.”(I kid you not! One of the really said that. What, you think I’m joking? 😉 )
But of course these are kids we’re talking about. Probably 9.738898963 out of 10 cookies fall into that category. Right? Kids and cookies are like women and shoes. But I’m sure you already knew that.
So, if you want the adult’s opinion and that would be my own. Oh, you didn’t think I had my own personal panel of taste testers, did you? I’m sorry if you did. Although I’m sure my neighbors would be more than willing to eat my goods in return for an opinion. (I have done that on occasion.)
But back to my opinion. These cookies will not leave you disappointed. They’re richly gooey and awesome. And of course chocolate. What could be wrong with that?
Love you all!
Til we meet and eat again,
Melanie
xo
Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Sea Salt
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips for melting into the cookie dough
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips for mixing into the prepared cookie dough
- 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Turn off the stove and let chocolate sit over warm water. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and mix to combine. In another bowl, mix together sugar and eggs, whisk thoroughly and slowly add the warm chocolate mixture. Stir to combine. Mix in vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture. Allow to cool for a few minutes (if batter is warm, chocolate chips will melt). Stir in chocolate chips. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Scoop by rounded tablespoons onto baking tray lined with non stick baking mat or parchment. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 7-8 minutes until the outside looks slightly cracked. Do NOT over bake cookies because they will continue to bake as they cool once removed from the oven. Cookies should be soft and gooey in the center.
*Notes: Yes, only 1/4 cup of flour. Seems odd, but trust it.
These cookies are extremely rich and delicious.
Recipe from: Ghiradelli.com
Shared with Whimsy Wednesday, Buns in My Oven, Time to Sparkle, Thrifty Thursdays, Saturday Night Fever, Show Stopper Saturday,Wake Up Wednesdays,Six Sisters Stuff, Link Party Palooza, Creative Ways, Tidy Mom
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This looks like the best chocolate cookie ever! I definitely agree with your kids about these, and I haven’t tasted them! 🙂 Love the addition of the sea salt, too. Pinned!
Melanie says
So glad you stopped by Gayle! And thanks for the pin. 🙂
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
Yumm. I’m loving the salted chocolate trend. And these cookies look delicious!
Melanie says
Me too. It’s genius. 🙂
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Why does chocate and sea salt taste so good together. That’s my latest addiction. Cookies look so good Melanie.
Melanie says
I know! Thanks Kathy. Leaves me dreaming up happy chocolate and sea salt recipes. 🙂
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
Mmmm, I love how you used dark chocolate in these. That combined with the sea salt… perfection! I feel like I can never get to all of the cookies I want to try! These are heading to the top of the list!
marcie says
I love salted chocolate — these cookies look incredible, Melanie! 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Your kids are right, these cookies look delicious! I love that you added salt to these. I’m a huge fan of salty and sweet. The balance of flavor is so much yummier!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
I’m with your kids – these do look like the best cookies in the world! So chocolaty and delicious ahhh yes! Love that salty addition!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Mann chocolate and sea salt. A match made in heaven!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I don’t think I would be disappointed at all with those cookies! YUM.
whatjessicabakednext says
Wow, these look heavenly! These are definitely the best cookies- the flavours are amazing!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
Chocolate and sea salt…are a match made in heaven! These truffle cookies look amazing!!
Kelly says
Oh my goodness, these truffle cookies look incredible Melanie! Hehe too cute, I don’t blame your kiddos, this chocolate and sea salt combo sounds all kinds of amazing 🙂
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says
Well, these look incredible. I’m a big fan of truffles AND cookies, so naturally I’m dying to have one of these decadent-looking cookies. Love the combo of salty and sweet! Can’t wait to try these, Melanie! Pinned.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Yum! These look amazing Melanie, love gooey chocolate cookies. Need to go get some chocolate chips asap!
Shan says
They look wonderful…only 1/4 cup flour??
Melanie says
Yes… only 1/4 cup. 🙂
Joanne says
Yup, I definitely want this ooey gooey chocolate deliciousness.
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
Dark chocolate is my fave! Love this version. Question is… can I have a few?
Melanie says
Absolutely! 🙂
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
Melanie, I am dying over here. These cookies are a chocolate lovers’ dream :). You definitely had me at truffle and sea salt. And your pics are beyond beautiful – as well. Saving and sharing this recipe for sure!!
Melanie says
Thanks Kathi! You’re so sweet!
Lori Hart says
Wow these cookies look amazing! I found you over at the Living Well, Spending Less link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you linked up this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it as much as I do. Here is the link http://bit.ly/1lNY6hK. Have a wonderful day!!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
I’m loving the sea salt on these!! And are you trying to say kids exaggerate?? i don’t believe that for a second 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These look like my kind of cookies Melanie! Love the addition of sea salt!
Isadora @ she likes food says
Trying to eat ten of these sounds like a fun challenge, haha! Chocolate and sea salt are one of my favorite combos! I’ve only ever had them in a chocolate bar together, but I bet these chocolate and sea salt cookies taste ten times better!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Visiting from Best of the Weekend. I love chocolate and these cookies look and sound delicious. I co-host Sweet and Savoury Sunday and would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us. Have a great day!
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
I love anything in chocolate.. and these cookies look just divine… 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Hi Melanie – these cookies look and sound amazing! Love both opinions – the littles and the adults! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend and pinned. Hope you’re having a happy first week of summer!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
Melanie, These look delicious. My family would devour them. Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend last week. I’m featuring this post this week. The party goes live tomorrow night at 7pm central time. Thanks, Nichi
Melanie says
Thanks for featuring Nichi!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
Oh my. These Chocolate Truffle Cookies need to be in my life immediately. They look and sound so amazing! Thanks for linking them up at Saturday Night Fever – pinned!
Melanie says
Thanks for pinning Jen!
Karly says
Adding these to my list to try! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
AshleyB says
I just made these and WOW! They are scrumptious!
Melanie says
Thanks for the feedback Ashley! So glad you enjoyed them. 🙂