Swedish Chocolate Slice Cookies (Chokladsnittar)

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Whisk the flour (2 cups), cocoa powder, salt (¾ teaspoon) and baking powder (1 teaspoon) together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

   Uses 2 cups all-purpose flour · ¼ cup Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder · ¾ teaspoon salt · 1 teaspoon baking powder

2. 2

   Step 2: Combine butter (¾ cup) and sugar (1 cup) together in the work bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg (1) and vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) and continue to mix until fully incorporated.

   Uses ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) · 1 cup granulated sugar · 1 large egg · 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3. 3

   Step 3: Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients. Mix until the cookie dough just comes together.

   Uses Chocolate flour, salt and baking powder mixture · Creamed butter, sugar, dough egg and vanilla

4. 4

   Step 4: Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized pieces and shape each piece into a log that is about an inch in diameter. Place 3 logs on a piece of parchment paper and the other 3 on another piece of parchment. Roll with a rolling pin until the logs become strips of dough that are about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the parchment with the dough strips to 2 separate baking sheets.

   Uses Mixed chocolate cookie dough

5. 5

   Step 5: Whisk the SECOND large egg (1) with 1 tbsp water for the egg wash. Lightly brush the six dough strips and sprinkle with pearl sugar; keep the 1 cup granulated sugar in the dough only.

   Uses Six flattened chocolate dough strips on two trays · 1 additional large egg for the egg wash · 1 tablespoon water · Pearl sugar

6. 6

   Step 6: Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and bake until the strips are crisp on the outside and firm but soft in the middle, about 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Remove from the oven and cut into 1 inch thick diagonal slices using a pizza wheel while still warm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Bake chocolate strips before slicing while warm · 15 minUses Egg-washed and sugared chocolate dough strips