Chocolate Pixies
Description
These Chocolate Pixies are a classic holiday favorite, offering a delightful contrast between a soft, cake-like chocolate interior and a crisp, sugary exterior. Made with rich unsweetened chocolate, butter, and chopped walnuts, they deliver a deep cocoa flavor with a satisfying crunch. The dough requires chilling to firm up, making them perfect for make-ahead gatherings. Roll the chilled dough balls in powdered sugar before and after baking for that iconic white-dusted look. They are incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth, making them an irresistible addition to any cookie platter or gift box. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, these cookies bring homemade warmth and festive cheer to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together, stirring constantly until smooth and fully blended.
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Remove from heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled chocolate mixture, 1 cup of the flour, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
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Beat the mixture on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
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Stir in the remaining 1 cup of flour and the chopped walnuts until just incorporated.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until firm, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat your oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC).
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Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar until lightly coated.
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Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch but still soft.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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Once cool, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar to achieve the classic white-dusted appearance.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 48
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2082.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 79.3g122%
- Saturated Fat 32.7g164%
- Cholesterol 591.8mg198%
- Sodium 3098.4mg130%
- Total Carbohydrate 301.7g101%
- Dietary Fiber 16.2g65%
- Sugars 193.8g
- Protein 41.2g83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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