Cookies pochés double chocolat sans gluten

Ingrédients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113g) butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (71g) firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (28g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp (135g) all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
• 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips (any flavor you prefer)
• 1 cup (113g to 170g) chopped nuts and/or dried fruit, optional

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking...: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or use Silpats.

2. 2

   In the bowl of your stand mixer beat...: In the bowl of your stand mixer beat together the butter, both sugars, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla until well blended. Add the egg, beating until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl and the beater blade, beating again until smooth. Mix in the milk.

3. 3

   Add the flour, mixing until combined with no...: Add the flour, mixing until combined with no streaks. Stir in the chips and nuts or fruits if you're using them.

4. 4

   Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to drop...: Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to drop the cookie dough (about the size of a large walnut or generous tablespoonful) onto the prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart.

5. 5

   Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes,...: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until they're no longer shiny and look set. Watch them carefully because chocolate cookies can burn easily.

6. 6

   Cool on the pans for a couple of...: Cool on the pans for a couple of minutes to help them set up and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool. If they are too delicate to move let them cool a bit longer then try again with a thin metal spatula or transfer them still attached to the parchment to the racks.

7. 7

   For an extra hit of chocolate goodness, serve...: For an extra hit of chocolate goodness, serve them with Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce as a dipping sauce or frosting.