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Chocolate Pinon Cookies

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These rich Mexican-inspired cookies combine butter, semisweet chocolate and toasted pine nuts into a crisp, buttery biscuit with a delicate crumb. Finished with a light coating of powdered sugar, they are perfect for holidays, afternoon coffee or any time you want an elegant homemade cookie.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 28
Calories: 740.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These rich Mexican-inspired cookies combine butter, semisweet chocolate and toasted pine nuts into a crisp, buttery biscuit with a delicate crumb. Finished with a light coating of powdered sugar, they are perfect for holidays, afternoon coffee or any time you want an elegant homemade cookie.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
  • 1 cup toasted pine nuts, lightly chopped
  • 2 1/4 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • to taste powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Mix in the vanilla extract, grated semisweet chocolate and toasted pine nuts.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour and salt.
  5. 5
    Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. 6
    Cover and chill the dough until firm enough to roll.
  7. 7
    On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  8. 8
    Cut out cookies with a 2-inch round cookie cutter.
  9. 9
    Gather the scraps, reroll and cut additional cookies.
  10. 10
    Place the cookies slightly apart on a parchment-lined or non-stick baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are dry and firm.
  12. 12
    Cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. 13
    Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 28

Amount Per Serving
Calories 740.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.7g94%
Saturated Fat 37.8g189%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 396.3mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 47.2g16%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 39.6g
Protein 3.0g6%

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

Note

Toast the pine nuts lightly before chopping to enhance their flavour.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Keywords: chocolate, cookies, pine nuts, pinon, dessert, baking, powdered sugar, holiday cookies
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