5-Minute Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients:
- 250 g soft margarine or butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (90 g)
- 1 egg
- 110 ml sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup wheat starch (60 g)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (5 g)
- 1 pack baking powder (10 g)
- 5 and a half cups flour (670 g +/-)
- 120 g milk chocolate
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the margarine or butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and sunflower oil, and mix well.
- Stir in the wheat starch, vanilla sugar, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and fold them into the dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 15-17 minutes | Kcal: Approx. 200 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies
Highlights of the Recipe
- Speed: As the name suggests, these cookies can be prepared in just 5 minutes, plus a short baking time. This makes them perfect for spontaneous baking sessions or when you need a quick treat for unexpected guests.
- Simplicity: With straightforward ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is ideal for novice bakers and busy individuals alike.
- Versatility: These cookies serve as a fantastic base for customization. Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or different types of chocolate to suit your taste.
Ingredient Insights
- Margarine or Butter: Using soft margarine or butter is crucial as it creams easily with sugar, creating a light and fluffy base for the cookies.
- Sunflower Oil: This ingredient adds moisture and ensures the cookies have a tender texture. It’s a healthier fat option that also keeps the cookies feeling light.
- Milk Chocolate: The chunks of milk chocolate melt slightly as the cookies bake, providing gooey pockets of sweetness. You can substitute with dark chocolate or white chocolate based on your preference.
Baking Tips
- Do Not Overmix: Once you add the flour, mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Even Sizes: When rolling the dough into balls, try to keep them uniform in size to ensure they all bake evenly.
- Cooling: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack after baking to allow them to set properly and prevent them from becoming soggy.