Truffle Heart Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Truffle Heart Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

• 5 1/2 oz. Bittersweet chocolate, in chips or small chunks
• 5 1/2 oz. butter, softened
• 3 oz. brown sugar
• 3 oz. white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 8 oz. plain flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 or 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 15 chocolate truffles

1. Turn oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, place the softened butter and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Stir in flour, nuts, chocolate chips and milk, and mix until you have a soft and moist dough.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Scoop spoonfuls of dough into the baking sheet, flattening with the bottom of a wet spoon. Place a chocolate truffle in the middle, and then cover with a small scoop of dough on top.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden but soft.
7. Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.