Chocolate Chip Tea Cakes

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, buttery cookies drizzled with warm chocolate ganache for a cozy, homemade treat.
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Chocolate Chip Tea Cakes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1642.5

Description

These Chocolate Chip Tea Cakes are the ultimate comfort food, combining a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base with rich chocolate chips and crunchy nuts. The dough is simple to mix, resulting in soft, cake-like bites that hold their shape perfectly. The real magic happens with the homemade chocolate drizzle; melting the remaining morsels creates a glossy, decadent topping that sets into a delicate shell. They are perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gift boxes, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. With just a few pantry staples, you can bake up a batch of these irresistible treats that feel both nostalgic and indulgent.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sifted powdered sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually beat in the all-purpose flour and chopped nuts until a soft dough forms.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate morsels by hand.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Meanwhile, place the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate morsels in a heavy-duty plastic bag.
  10. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then knead the bag gently to distribute the heat.
  11. Continue microwaving in 10-to-20-second intervals, kneading after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  12. Cut a tiny corner off the bag and squeeze to drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
  13. Chill the cookies for about 5 minutes to allow the chocolate drizzle to set.
  14. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1642.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 85.8g132%
Saturated Fat 52.4g262%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 417.7mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 192.2g65%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g66%
Sugars 85.6g
Protein 18.5g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, cookies, buttery, tea cakes, dessert, baking, chips, nuts, drizzle, homemade, soft, vanilla, flour, sweet, treat
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